2021
DOI: 10.5937/mp72-34597
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Prevalence and risk factors for coronary artery disease in patients on chronic hemodialysis

Abstract: Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent the leading cause of morbidity and mortality (46 - 60%) among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Three methods are used for kidney function replacement in patients with end-stage renal disease: hemodialysis, pertioneal dialysis and kidney transplantation. About 40% of the dialysis population develop coronary artery disease (CAD) due to chronic metabolic and inflammatory disorders. Risk factors for developing CAD in this group of patients include ch… Show more

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