Elevations of Inflammatory and Procoagulant Biomarkers in Elderly Persons With Renal Insufficiency
University of Vermont · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist · +6 more institutions
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Renal insufficiency has been associated with cardiovascular disease events and mortality in several prospective studies, but the mechanisms for the elevated risk are not clear. Little is known about the association of renal insufficiency with inflammatory and procoagulant markers, which are potential mediators for the cardiovascular risk of kidney disease. METHODS AND RESULTS: The cross-sectional association of renal insufficiency with 8 inflammatory and procoagulant factors was evaluated using baseline data from the Cardiovascular Health Study, a population-based cohort study of 5888 subjects aged > or =65 years. C-reactive protein, fibrinogen, factor VIIc, and factor VIIIc levels were measured in…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 21.92
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 31
Authors
8- MGMichael G. ShlipakCorresponding
University of Vermont, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, San Francisco VA Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh, University of Washington, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Wake Forest University
- LFLinda F. Fried
University of Vermont, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, San Francisco VA Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh, University of Washington, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Wake Forest University
- CCCasey Crump
University of Vermont, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, San Francisco VA Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh, University of Washington, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Wake Forest University
- AJAnthony J. Bleyer
University of Vermont, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, San Francisco VA Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh, University of Washington, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Wake Forest University
- TATeri A. Manolio
University of Vermont, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, San Francisco VA Medical Center, University of Pittsburgh, University of Washington, National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Wake Forest University
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Inflammation
- Internal medicine
- Intensive care medicine
- Cardiology
- Good health and well-being