Chronic kidney disease and subclinical abnormalities of left heart mechanics in the community.
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European heart journal open
Published Date:
Nov 16, 2021
Abstract
AIMS: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, although the pathophysiological mechanisms are not fully studied. This study aimed to determine whether CKD could adversely affect subclinical left heart function in a sample of the general population without cardiac disease.
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