Diminished Renal Function and the Incidence of Heart Failure

Author: Arnlov, Johan

Source: Current Cardiology Reviews, Volume 5, Number 3, August 2009 , pp. 223-227(5)

Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers

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Abstract:

Heart failure is one of the most common, costly, disabling and deadly diseases. During the last decade, several different indices reflecting renal function such as creatinine-based glomerular filtration rate, circulating levels of cystatin C and low-grade albuminuria have been demonstrated to be independent risk factors for heart failure. This review summarizes our current knowledge of the relationship between diminished renal function and the incidence of heart failure in the community, and also in individuals with increased risk of heart failure such as patients with overt cardiovascular disease, hypertension or diabetes. This review will also put forward important areas of future research in this field.

Keywords: Heart failure; kidney disease; glomerular filtration rate; creatinine; cystatin C; albuminuria

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157340309788970388

Publication date: 2009-08-01

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Current Cardiology Reviews publishes frontier reviews on all the latest advances on the practical and clinical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. All relevant areas are covered by the journal including arrhythmia, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart disease, drugs, methodology, pacing, and preventive cardiology. The journal's aim is to publish the highest quality review articles dedicated to clinical research in the field. The journal is essential reading for all researchers and clinicians in cardiology.