Even mild kidney dysfunction is an important cardiovascular risk predictor: implications and challenges

Can J Cardiol. 2013 Nov;29(11):1371-3. doi: 10.1016/j.cjca.2013.09.010.

Authors

Sofia B Ahmed¹, Michelle C Mann, Brenda R Hemmelgarn

Affiliation

¹ Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Alberta Kidney Disease Network, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Electronic address: sofia.ahmed@albertahealthservices.ca.

PMID: 24182754
DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2013.09.010

No abstract available

Publication types

Editorial
Comment

MeSH terms

Carotid Stenosis / diagnostic imaging*
Coronary Angiography*
Coronary Artery Disease / diagnostic imaging*
Female
Glomerular Filtration Rate*
Humans
Male
Myocardial Infarction / epidemiology*
Stroke / epidemiology*
Ultrasonography