Endothelial Dysfunction Is Associated with Cerebrovascular Events in Pre-Dialysis CKD Patients: A Prospective Study

Endothelial Dysfunction Is Associated with Cerebrovascular Events in Pre-Dialysis CKD Patients: A Prospective Study

Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have markedly increased rates of end stage renal disease, major adverse cardiovascular/cerebrovascular events (MACCEs), and mortality. Endothelial dysfunction (ED) is an early marker of atherosclerosis that is emerging as an increasingly importa...

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Main Authors: Ana Cerqueira, Janete Quelhas-Santos, Susana Sampaio, Inês Ferreira, Miguel Relvas, Nídia Marques, Cláudia Camila Dias, Manuel Pestana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Life
Subjects:
cardiovascular risk
cerebrovascular events
chronic kidney disease
endothelial dysfunction
reactive hyperemia index
peripheral arterial tonometry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/2/128

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