Intersection Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiovascular Disease

Purpose of Review The incidence of chronic kidney disease is increasing worldwide, and the previously decreasing incidence of cardiovascular disease has now plateaued. Understanding the intersection of both heart and kidney disease is crucial. Recent Findings Chronic kidney disease and cardiovascula...

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Published in:Current cardiology reports 2021-09, Vol.23 (9), p.117-117, Article 117
Main Authors: Laffin, Luke J., Bakris, George L.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cardiology
Global Cardiovascular Health (L Sperling and D Gaita
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
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Topical Collection on Global Cardiovascular Health
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Summary:Purpose of Review The incidence of chronic kidney disease is increasing worldwide, and the previously decreasing incidence of cardiovascular disease has now plateaued. Understanding the intersection of both heart and kidney disease is crucial. Recent Findings Chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease share common risk factors and specific pathogenic mechanisms and impact a significant segment of the population. Patients with chronic kidney disease are more likely to have cardiovascular disease than progress to end-stage kidney disease requiring renal replacement therapy. Summary We discuss shared risk factors and mechanisms for cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease. The following also addresses contemporary cardiovascular treatment considerations in patients with chronic kidney disease with a focus on atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and heart failure.
ISSN:1523-3782
1534-3170
DOI:10.1007/s11886-021-01546-8