Abstract Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition characterized by abnormalities in kidney structure or function lasting more than 3 months. CKD is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular events, which may be predicted by electrocardiography (ECG) abnormalities, such as left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). ECG is widely used in under-resourced health care settings due to its practicality and accessibility. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between LVH and CKD using ECG. Methods: This analytical observational study […]

Abstract Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. A dysfunctional autonomic nervous system may be the underlying cause. However, very few studies have determined the status of cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) in both non-hemodialysis and hemodialysis CKD patients. Objectives: The present study intended to determine and compare CAN in both non-hemodialysis and hemodialysis CKD patients of primary renal diagnosis only and its correlation with the progression of the disease. Methods: Non-hemodialysis and hemodialysis […]

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The coexistence of high thromboembolic and hemorrhagic risks, added to the lack of strong scientific evidence on the safety of anticoagulants in the setting of renal failure, makes this a clinically challenging situation. Objectives To describe the clinical-demographic profile and prevalence of AF in the population with ESRD undergoing dialysis. Secondary objectives include the assessment of thromboembolic (CHA2DS2VASC) and bleeding (HASBLED) risk scores. […]