Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Children With Kidney Disease
Publication Date
2018
Journal Title
Semin Nephrol
Abstract
© 2018 Elsevier Inc. Summary: Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death in individuals diagnosed with kidney disease during childhood. Children with kidney disease often incur a significant cardiovascular burden that leads to increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Evidence has shown that children with kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease, dialysis, kidney transplantation, and nephrotic syndrome, develop abnormalities in cardiovascular markers such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, left ventricular hypertrophy, left ventricular dysfunction, atherosclerosis, and aortic stiffness. Early identification of modifiable risk factors and treatment may lead to a decrease of long-term cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, but evidence in this population is lacking.
Volume Number
38
Issue Number
3
Pages
298 - 313
Document Type
Article
Status
Faculty, Northwell Resident
Facility
School of Medicine; Northwell Health
Primary Department
General Pediatrics
PMID
DOI
10.1016/j.semnephrol.2018.02.009