Abstract:Patients with chronic kidney disease treated by dialysis (CKD-G5D) are
characterized by a high prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD). Such
patients differ from non-uremic CAD patients and have been excluded from several
clinical CAD trials. CKD-G5D patients may be asymptomatic for their CAD, making
their risk stratification and management challenging. This review will focus on
the incidence, epidemiology, pathophysiology, screening tools, and
management/treatment of CAD in CKD-G5D patients. It will… Show more
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