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. 2009 Aug;5(3):223-7.
doi: 10.2174/157340309788970388.

Diminished renal function and the incidence of heart failure

Johan Arnlöv  1
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Diminished renal function and the incidence of heart failure

Johan Arnlöv. Curr Cardiol Rev. 2009 Aug.

Abstract

Heart failure is one of the most common, costly, disabling and deadly diseases. During the last decade, several different indices reflecting renal function such as creatinine-based glomerular filtration rate, circulating levels of cystatin C and low-grade albuminuria have been demonstrated to be independent risk factors for heart failure. This review summarizes our current knowledge of the relationship between diminished renal function and the incidence of heart failure in the community, and also in individuals with increased risk of heart failure such as patients with overt cardiovascular disease, hypertension or diabetes. This review will also put forward important areas of future research in this field.

Keywords: Heart failure; albuminuria.; creatinine; cystatin C; glomerular filtration rate; kidney disease.

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The interplay between the development of myocardial infarction, heart failure and renal failure.
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