The kidney-heart relationship has raised interest for the medical population since its vast
and complex interaction significantly impacts health. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) …

The most important studies and guidelines in the topics of lipid, blood pressure and kidney
published in 2015 were reviewed. In lipid research, the IMProved Reduction of Outcomes …

Cardiorenal syndrome is a term that defines the complex bidirectional nature of the
interaction between cardiac and renal disease. It is well established that patients with kidney …

Adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at increased risk for developing heart failure
(HF). However, longitudinal cardiac remodeling in CKD has not been well-characterized and …

Background The prevalence of chronic kidney disease is rising continuously.
Cardiovascular disease is among leading causes of death and premature mortality of …

Results Data suggested that mesangial cells in the FG group show higher cell viability in 12
h, and lower cell viability from 48 h. The FG group showed cell apoptosis accompanied by a …

Background Adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at increased risk of heart failure
(HF) morbidity and mortality. Despite well-characterized abnormalities in cardiac structure in …

Results: Clinical factors found to be independently significant for early CHF readmission
included chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (odds ratio (OR)= 6.4), HIV infection (OR …

Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) frequently occurs in chronic kidney disease
(CKD) and is associated with heart failure and higher mortality. LVDD is observed in patients …

A number of studies have shown that chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with
increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Chronic kidney disease is characterized by …