Elevations of Inflammatory and Procoagulant Biomarkers in Elderly Persons With Renal Insufficiency

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Authors

Michael G. Shlipak · University of Pittsburgh

Linda F. Fried · University of Pittsburgh

Casey Crump · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Anthony J. Bleyer · VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Teri A. Manolio · National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

Russell P. Tracy · University of Washington

Curt D. Furberg

Abstract

Renal insufficiency was independently associated with elevations in inflammatory and procoagulant biomarkers. These pathways may be important mediators leading to the increased cardiovascular risk of persons with kidney disease.

Topics & Keywords

Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Peripheral Artery Disease Management Muscle and Compartmental Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 107, Issue 1, pp. 87-92

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.0000042700.48769.59

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