5.7.2 Chronic kidney disease

Specialty Corner: Renal Disease and Lipid Guidelines Review

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been established as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease.1 The data from multiple studies link a decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and/ or proteinuria with increased risk for cardiovascular disease.2-4 Dyslipidemia likely plays a... more

Case Study 1: Chronic Kidney Disease and the Heart - Conjoined Twins? Why Identifying Early and Progressive Kidney Disease Matters

Over 26 million Americans have chronic kidney disease (CKD). At risk for CKD include 65 million Americans with hypertension and 20 million patients with diabetes mellitus. The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including coronary, cerebrovascular, peripheral vascular disease, and congestive... more