Transradial vs Transfemoral PCI Approaches Compared in Chronic Kidney Disease
Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of transradial vs transfemoral access in patients with CKD undergoing PCI.
Myocardial Infarction
Chronic, Transient Hyperkalemia Linked With Adverse Events in CKD
In patients with nondialysis CKD, the serum potassium pattern in the previous 12 months is prognostic for major adverse events.
Physical Activity Reduces Cardiovascular Mortality in Hemodialysis Population
Even occasional physical activity was linked to a decreased risk for death from any cause, investigators reported.
Kidney Transplantation Cuts Cardiovascular Events Risk in Lupus Nephritis
Improving access to kidney transplantation for patients with lupus nephritis could significantly reduce their cardiovascular morbidity, according to investigators.
Active Smoking, Hypertension or Diabetes, Family History Predict Early MI
In multivariable analysis, strong predictors for MI ≤45 years were hypertension or diabetes, active smoking, family history, BMI ≥30 kg/m2
SGLT2 Inhibitors Lead to Favorable Renal, CV Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes
Using certain glucose inhibitors in people with type 2 diabetes may also have a beneficial effect on renal and cardiovascular health, and weight.
Finerenone Provides CV, Renal Benefits in Diabetes Across CKD Spectrum
In FIDELITY, investigators pooled data from more than 13,000 patients from the FIDELIO-DKD and FIGARO-DKD trials.
Fixed-Dose Combination Therapies Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
Fixed-dose combo with BP-lowering meds, statin, and aspirin yields largest reduction in cardiovascular risk
Kidney Failure Risk Up Substantially With Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia signals diminished kidney function and lasting risks to kidney health, according to investigators.
Adverse Events Associated With BNT162b2 Vaccination ID’d
Vaccination not associated with elevated risk for most of the adverse events examined; association found with increased risk for myocarditis, but risk higher in association with SARS-CoV-2 infection
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