Open AccessAssociation of Kidney Function and Albuminuria With Cardiovascular Mortality in Older vs Younger Individuals
Author(s) -
Stein Hallan
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
archives of internal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1538-3679
pISSN - 0003-9926
DOI - 10.1001/archinte.167.22.2490
Subject(s) - microalbuminuria , renal function , albuminuria , medicine , kidney disease , creatinine , confidence interval , urology , urine , risk factor , endocrinology
The cardiovascular risk implications of a combined assessment of reduced kidney function and microalbuminuria are unknown. In elderly persons, traditional cardiovascular risk factors are less predictive, and measures of end organ damage, such as kidney disease, may be needed for improved cardiovascular mortality risk stratification.
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