| Title
of the article |
Kidney function and progression of carotid intima-media thickness in a community study. |
| Authors |
Desbien AM, Chonchol M, Gnahn H, Sander D. |
| Journal
|
Am J Kidney Dis. 2008 Apr;51(4):584-93 |
| Subject
Consultant |
F. Mallamaci |
| Score
(1 to 3 stars) |
*** |
| Comments |
Decreased kidney function is associated strongly with faster change in carotid IMT. In addition, decreased kidney function and faster change in carotid IMT are associated with cardiovascular events. |
