Chronic kidney disease, defined as a reduced glomerular filtration rate or increased urinary
albumin excretion, is recognised as a rapidly growing global health burden, and increasing …

Chronic kidney disease has a graded and independent inverse impact on cerebrovascular
health. Both thrombotic and hemorrhagic complications are highly prevalent in chronic …

Chronic kidney disease, defined by a decreased glomerular filtration rate or albuminuria, is
recognized as a major global health burden, mainly because it is an established risk factor …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a rapidly rising global prevalence, affecting as many as
one-third of the population over the age of 75 years. CKD is a well-known risk factor for …

Background: Given the increasing worldwide prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), it
is critical to decrease the associated risk of debilitating vascular complications, including …

Background. Acute stroke is the third leading cause of death in western societies after
ischemic heart disease and cancer. Although it is an emergency disease sharing the same …

Background and Purpose—The purpose of this study was to investigate renal function as a
long-term predictor of mortality in patients hospitalized for acute stroke. Methods—This was …

The global health burden of chronic kidney disease is rapidly rising, and chronic kidney
disease is an important risk factor for cerebrovascular disease. Proposed underlying …

Background: Mild renal insufficiency is increasingly recognized as an independent risk
factor for cardiovascular disease. However, few data exist regarding its relation to risk of …

Background and Purpose—Chronic kidney disease is associated with an increased risk of
cardiovascular events. However, the impact of chronic kidney disease on cerebrovascular …