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Current Cardiology Reviews

Editor-in-Chief

ISSN (Print): 1573-403X
ISSN (Online): 1875-6557

Diminished Renal Function and the Incidence of Heart Failure

Author(s): Johan Arnlov

Volume 5, Issue 3, 2009

Page: [223 - 227] Pages: 5

DOI: 10.2174/157340309788970388

Price: $65

Abstract

Heart failure is one of the most common, costly, disabling and deadly diseases. During the last decade, several different indices reflecting renal function such as creatinine-based glomerular filtration rate, circulating levels of cystatin C and low-grade albuminuria have been demonstrated to be independent risk factors for heart failure. This review summarizes our current knowledge of the relationship between diminished renal function and the incidence of heart failure in the community, and also in individuals with increased risk of heart failure such as patients with overt cardiovascular disease, hypertension or diabetes. This review will also put forward important areas of future research in this field.

Keywords: Heart failure, kidney disease, glomerular filtration rate, creatinine, cystatin C, albuminuria


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