CHICAGO—Diabetics with CKD whose anemia is untreated have twice the overall risk of CVD-related hospitalizations, according to data reported at the 67th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association.

Survival after renal transplantation is significantly lower in allograft recipients with known coronary artery disease, data show.

Serum levels of fetuin-A predictor of all-cause, cardiovascular, and non-cardiovascular mortality in dialysis patients, a Dutch study found.

SEATTLE—Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) safely treats infragenicular arterial disease and helps to preserve limbs, according to a study presented here at the Society of Interventional Radiology annual meeting.

DENVER—Hemodialysis (HD)-dependent chronic renal failure (CRF) patients do not have higher mortality following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) than non-HD dependent CRF patients.

The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is a well-known regulator of BP, and angiotensin II (AII) plays the primary role in constricting the postglomerular arterioles. This increases both the glomerular hydraulic pressure and the ultrafiltration of plasma proteinseffects that may con- tribute to chronic renal damage. AII may stimulate renal cell growth, inflammation, and fibrosis.

CHICAGO—Two studies suggest that physicians need to pay attention to renal insufficiency in hospitalized patients with cardiac conditions.

CHICAGO—Elevated troponin levels are associated with renal insufficiency in patients with heart failure, a new study found.

Data from a Moroccan study implicate calcium and phosphate metabolism abnormalities in the pathogenesis of heart valve calcifications in patients on hemodialysis.

CHICAGO—Using plasma fasting glucose level and glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in conjunction with the TIMI risk index improves 30-day mortality predictions following acute MI, data show.