Decreased renal function is a strong risk factor for cardiovascular death after renal transplantation1,2

Meier‐Kriesche, Herwig‐Ulf; Baliga, Rajendra; Kaplan, Bruce

doi:10.1097/01.tp.0000061602.03327.e2

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Decreased renal function is a strong risk factor for cardiovascular death after renal transplantation1,2

Published in Transplantation • Apr 1, 2003

Authors:

Herwig‐Ulf Meier‐Kriesche

Rajendra Baliga

Bruce Kaplan

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease is thought to be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular death. In renal-allograft recipients, cardiovascular disease is the most significant cause of death. The purpose of this study was to investigate if renal function has a significant role in determining the...

Subject

Medicine

Transplantation

Renal function

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