PWV is an independent determinant of cognitive dysfunction in CKD patients

Objectives: In the general population aortic stiffening assessed by carotid femoral pulse wave velocity (cf-PWV) is associated with cognitive dysfunction (CO/DY). Data in chronic kidney disease (CKD) are limited. Our study tests the hypothesis that large artery stiffness and microvascular damage in CKD patients are related to brain microcirculation changes reflected by impaired cognitive function.

Source: Artery Research - November 24, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Despina Karasavvidou, Dimitrios Stagikas, Kosmas Pappas, Stylianos Lampropoulos, Cristos katsinas, Rigas kalaitzidis Source Type: research