Hyperuricemia Increases Risks for Cardiovascular, All-Cause Mortality
Each 1 mg/dL rise in uric acid level was significantly associated with a 21% and 10% increased risk for cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, respectively, a study found.
Cardiovascular Disease
Catheter Ablation Improves A-Fib Outcomes in Racial/Ethnic Minorities
In contrast, much higher event rate seen for racial and ethnic minorities randomly assigned to drug therapy in CABANA trial
FDA Requests Removal of Pregnancy Contraindication for Statins
The FDA conducted a comprehensive review of all available data associated with the use of statins during pregnancy.
Dapagliflozin Safe, Effective in Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease
Dapagliflozin’s benefits among patients with stage 4 CKD were consistent with those observed in the larger DAPA-CKD cohort with stage 2-3 CKD.
Anemia, SHPT Are Possible Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Kidney Transplant Recipients
In a small study, approximately a third of kidney transplant recipients had anemia and half had persistent secondary hyperparathyroidism.
Prior Statin Use Linked to Reduced Risk for Death in COVID-19
Risk for death significantly reduced with prior statin and/or antihypertensive use among those with history of CVD and/or hypertension
Iron Deficiency in CKD, With or Without Anemia, May Up Death, CV Risks
Treating iron deficiency in patients with chronic kidney disease may be necessary even in the absence of anemia, according to investigators.
High iPTH Linked With Cardiovascular Outcomes in Diabetic Kidney Disease
Study findings indicate a correlation between iPTH and vascular calcification in patients with diabetic kidney disease.
Dietary Patterns May Affect Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death
Greater adherence to Southern dietary pattern linked to higher risk for sudden cardiac death, but the association was not statistically significant
Major Cardiovascular Events Linked to Metabolic Acidosis
Cardiovascular events are the leading cause of death among patients with chronic kidney disease, and metabolic acidosis in this population is underdiagnosed.
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