Summary
An estimated 26 million American adults have chronic kidney disease (CKD) and millions of others are at increased risk for CKD [National Kidney Foundation]. Furthermore, as glomerular filtration rate falls, the risk of cardiovascular death increases [Go AS et al. N Engl J Med 2004].
- Hypertension & Kidney Disease
- Lipid Disorders
- Hypertensive Disease
- Prevention & Screening
- Renal Disease
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