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Chronic kidney disease is associated with increased risk of sudden cardiac death among patients with coronary artery disease
Kidney International, 09/03/09

Pun PH et al. – The analysis found that reductions in the eGFR in CKD stages 3–5 are associated with a progressive increase in risk of sudden cardiac death in patients with coronary artery disease. Additional studies are needed to better characterize the mechanisms by which reduced kidney function increases this risk.

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Cardiovascular risk in chronic kidney disease (CKD): the CKD-mineral bone disorder (CKD-MBD)
Pediatric Nephrology, 11/11/09 Relevance Score: 94%

Proteinuria, Chronic Kidney Disease, and the Effect of an Angiotensin Receptor Blocker in Addition to an Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor in Patients With Moderate to Severe Heart Failure
Circulation, 10/07/09 Relevance Score: 90%

C.E.R.A. once every 4 weeks in patients with chronic kidney disease not on dialysis: The ARCTOS extension study
Hemodialysis International, 11/05/09 Relevance Score: 88%

Risk Factors for CKD in Persons With Kidney Stones: A Case-Control Study in Olmsted County, Minnesota
American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 10/28/09 Relevance Score: 88%

Vitamin D compounds for people with chronic kidney disease not requiring dialysis
Cochrane Reviews, 10/23/09 Relevance Score: 88%