Aspects of carotid structure and function in health and different stages of chronic kidney disease

ConclusionIn mild‐to‐moderate CKD, there were no significant differences in carotid artery structure or function compared with healthy subjects. Only patients with advanced CKD and older ages showed signs of arterial remodelling. Our study indicates that vascular alterations occur in advanced CKD, with SBP and age as important contributing factors.

Source: Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging - April 17, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Anna M. Asp, Carin Wallquist, Anette Rickenlund, Britta Hylander, Stefan H. Jacobson, Kenneth Caidahl, Maria J. Eriksson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research