Cardiovascular risk factors and mortality in children with chronic kidney disease
Background. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) begins early in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and its progression is determined by the presence of single or multiple cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs). Objective. To determine the prevalence of CVRFs in children with CKD and their associatio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2017-08-01
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Series: | South African Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/view/12017/8184 |