Cardiovascular risk factors in predialysis patients: baseline data from the Chronic Renal Impairment in Birmingham (CRIB) study.

BACKGROUND: Patients with end-stage kidney failure have a greatly increased risk of developing premature cardiac and vascular disease. However, little is known about the evolution of cardiovascular diseases in individuals with less severely impaired kidney function. METHODS: The prevalence of cardi...

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Main Authors: Wheeler, D, Townend, J, Landray, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2003