Chronic Kidney Disease and Coronary Artery Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD). As well as their high prevalence of traditional CAD risk factors, such as diabetes and hypertension, persons with CKD are also exposed to other nontraditional, uremia-related cardiovascular disease risk factors, including inflammation, oxidative stress, and abnormal calcium-phosphorus metabolism. CKD and end-stage kidney disease not only increase the risk of CAD, but they also modify its clinical presentation and cardinal symptoms. Management of CAD is complicated in CKD patients, due to their likelihood of comorbid conditions and potential for side effects during interventions. This summary of the Kidney Disease: Improving…

• A
  Amgen
• P
  Pfizer
• EL
  Edwards Lifesciences
• BS
  Boston Scientific Corporation
• FM
  Fresenius Medical Care North America
• D
  Daiichi-Sankyo
• AT
  Akebia Therapeutics
• AV
  Abbott Vascular