A growing appreciation of the pathophysiological interrelatedness of metabolic risk factors
such as obesity and diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease has led …

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an increasingly prevalent disease state met
with great morbidity and mortality primarily resulting from the high incidence of adverse …

Systemic anticoagulation in maintenance hemodialysis (HD) has historically been
considered necessary to maintain the extracorporeal circuit (ECC) and preserve dialysis …

Dyslipidemia is a potentially modifiable cardiovascular risk factor. Whereas the
recommendations for the treatment target of dyslipidemia in the general population are …

Statin therapy is essential for secondary prevention in patients with atherosclerotic
cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). However, the effects of statin therapy in patients receiving …

Introduction Given the high mortality rate within the first year of dialysis initiation, an accurate
estimation of postdialysis mortality could help patients and clinicians in decision making …

Importance Controversy exists regarding whether statin therapy has benefits for patients with
kidney failure, and the consequences of statin therapy for patients with kidney failure and …

Background Patients with advanced CKD experience increased intestinal potassium
excretion. This compensatory mechanism may be enhanced by laxative use; however, little …

Background Constipation is highly prevalent in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD),
particularly among those with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), partly due to their dietary …

Objectives The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy and safety of warfarin initiation
following the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with late-stage chronic kidney …