Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
E RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FEMORAL ARTERY INTIMAMEDIA THICKNESS AND ATHEROSCLEROSIS INPATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE- A ONE YEAR HOSPITAL-BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
Minisha .A. Jenifer, Assvath O C, Anu Priya J R, Jenish K R
JCDR. 2024: 767-775
Abstract
Introduction:Cardiovascular disease, a global health concern, is exacerbated by chronic kidney disease (CKD). Atherosclerosis, a hallmark of cardiovascular disease, is understudied in relation to femoral artery intima-media thickness (IMT) in CKD patients. This study explores the association between femoral artery IMT and atherosclerosis in CKD, considering the unique pathophysiological mechanisms of CKD.
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