RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Gordon, Debra
T1 Renal Function and Cardiovascular Diseases
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 10
IS 10
SP 30
OP 32
DO 10.1177/155989771010020
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/10/30.abstract
AB This article addresses the relationship between the heart and kidney. Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are twice as likely to have cardiovascular disease (CVD) than individuals with normal kidney function, with 40% also being diagnosed with coronary artery disease and/or congestive heart failure. CVD progresses at twice the rate in those with CKD as in those without CKD.