Open AccessIndoxyl Sulfate: A Novel Cardiovascular Risk Factor in Chronic Kidney Disease
Author(s) -
Hung SzuChun,
Kuo KoLin,
Wu ChihCheng,
Tarng DerCherng
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.116.005022
Subject(s) - medicine , kidney disease , risk factor , disease , cardiology
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is now clearly recognized as a public health problem worldwide. Patients with CKD display a substantial increase in end‐stage renal disease (ESRD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).[1][1] Moreover, the prognosis of CVD in CKD is extremely poor.[2][2] Understanding the