Left ventricular systolic dysfunction in chronic kidney disease: from asymptomatic changes in geometry and function to overt heart failure

A bidirectional relationship between kidney and heart function is present in all stages of cardiac and renal disease, from the asymptomatic phase of left ventricular systolic dysfunction to overt heart failure, as well as from the initial reduction of glomerular filtration rate to end-stage kidney d...

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Main Authors: Giovanni Cioffi, Luigi Tarantini, Pompilio Faggiano, Giovanni Pulignano, Giulia Russo, Andrea Di Lenarda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2015-08-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
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Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/36
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Summary:A bidirectional relationship between kidney and heart function is present in all stages of cardiac and renal disease, from the asymptomatic phase of left ventricular systolic dysfunction to overt heart failure, as well as from the initial reduction of glomerular filtration rate to end-stage kidney disease, respectively. The simultaneous presence of both diseases has a significant impact on prognosis and requires specific therapeutic strategies. The early recognition of abnormalities of renal and myocardial function may have a relevant influence on management of combination of these conditions.
ISSN:1122-0643
2532-5264