Patients living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face a higher likelihood of serious cardiac complications, including sudden cardiac death and atrial fibrillation (AF), according to Renal & Urology News.
These risks occur even before patients progress to end-stage renal disease. Research shows that CKD is independently associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events, arrhythmias like AF, and ultimately sudden cardiac death. This connection highlights the importance of comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment and monitoring in people with any stage of CKD.
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SOURCE: Renal & Urology News