Patients with CKD are at High Risk for CV Death

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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