Cardiovascular mortality risk in chronic kidney disease: Comparison of traditional and novel risk factors

Authors :: Shlipak, Michael G.
Fried, Linda F.
Manolio, Teri A.
Stehman-Breen, Catherine
Siscovick, David
Newman, Anne
Cushman, Mary
Peterson, Do
Bleyer, Anthony
Psaty, Bruce
Source :: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. April 13, 2005, Vol. 293 Issue 14, p1737, 1745 p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: The comparison of traditional and novel risk factors as predictors of cardiovascular mortality is discussed. Results revealed that traditional cardiovascular risk factors had larger associations with cardiovascular mortality than novel risk factors in elderly persons with chronic kidney disease.

Subjects :: Aged patients -- Health aspects
Risk factors (Health) -- Evaluation
Cardiovascular diseases -- Risk factors
Cardiovascular diseases -- Patient outcomes
Kidney diseases -- Risk factors

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