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Kidney Disease Linked to Heart Failure: New Research Identifies Key Mechanism
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified a specific mechanism by which chronic kidney disease contributes to heart failure, opening doors for earlier diagnosis and potential new treatments. The study, published in Circulation, reveals that diseased kidneys release tiny particles that directly damage heart tissue.
The Connection Between Kidney and Heart Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects over 35 million Americans, representing more than 1 in 7 adults, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). It is indeed especially prevalent among individuals with diabetes (approximately 1 in 3 patients) and hypertension (around 1 in 5 people).While a link between CKD and cardiovascular disease has long been recognized,the underlying causes have remained unclear. Shared risk factors like obesity and high blood pressure complicate the picture, making it tough to determine if the kidneys themselves directly contribute to
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