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Kidney Function Decline Increases Risk Of Heart Failure And Premature Death
07 November 2009
Declining kidney function is linked to a higher risk of heart failure, heart attack, peripheral arterial disease, and early death in individuals with or without kidney disease, according to a pair of studies appearing in an...
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Key Player Identified In Cascade That Leads To Hypertension-Related Kidney Damage
06 November 2009
A key player in a cascade that likely begins with stress and leads to high blood pressure and kidney damage has been identified by researchers who say the finding may lead to better ways to control both...
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Small Increases In Phosphorus Mean Higher Risk Of Heart Disease
06 November 2009
Higher levels of phosphorus in the blood are linked to increased calcification of the coronary arteries a key marker of heart disease risk, according to a study in an upcoming issue of Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN)...
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