Older people with chronic kidney disease: definition, and influence of biomarkers and medications upon cardiovascular and renal outcomes

ConclusionNovel non‐traditional risk factors like albuminuria, Cystatin C and inflammatory biomarkers play an important role in predicting their risk of death and progression to ESKD. The efficacy and safety of medications in older people with CKD is not well established and requires more extensive, focused study.

Source: Journal of Renal Care - May 31, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Maharajan Raman, Darren Green, Rachel J. Middleton, Philip A. Kalra Tags: Review Article Source Type: research