RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 The Impact of Obesity, Hypertension, and Glycemia on CKD
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 11
SP 22
OP 23
DO 10.1177/155989771311014
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/11/22.abstract
AB Obesity-related glomerulopathy (ORG) is distinct from idiopathic focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, and is an emerging epidemic clinical entity [Kambham N et al. Kidney Int 2001]. This article discusses evidence for a link between obesity and the development and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease, athological patterns of injury relevant to ORG, an overview of glycemic control in patients with diabetic kidney disease, as well as a relationship among hypertension, diabetes, and CKD .