Lipids in chronic kidney disease.

Journal article

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) develop premature cardiovascular disease. In the general population (without CKD), there are strong associations between cholesterol fractions and the risk of coronary disease and weaker associations with stroke. Randomised trials in the general population demonstrate that lowering blood cholesterol (chiefly with a statin) reduces the risk of vascular events. Patients with CKD differ significantly from the general population. They have markedly distu...

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Authors: Lewis, D; Haynes, R; Landray, M

• Journal: Journal of renal care
• Volume: 36 Suppl 1
• Issue: SUPPL. 1
• Pages: 27-33
• Publication date: 2010-05-01
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-6686.2010.00173.x
• EISSN: 1755-6686
• ISSN: 1755-6678
• Language: English
• Keywords: Kidney Failure, Chronic; Anticholesteremic Agents; Coronary Disease; Stroke; Cholesterol, LDL; Cause of Death; Humans; Risk Factors; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Atherosclerosis; Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; Lipids; Triglycerides; Disease Progression; Kidney Function Tests; Cholesterol, HDL