Abstract:BACKGROUND AND AIMS
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among patients with end-stage renal disease accounting for 40% of all mortality. Diabetes mellitus, the main cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide, together with obesity, hypertension and dyslipidaemia, places patients at higher risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Effective treatment such as coronary revascularization is critical to lowering the subsequent risk of CV events and improving long-term… Show more
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