Publications by authors named "Ogochukwu A Okoye"
Article Synopsis
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major health risk for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), often leading to early mortality before reaching end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
- A study was conducted involving 150 hypertensive CKD patients and matched controls to assess the prevalence of CVD risk factors like hypertension, anemia, and abnormal lipid levels.
- Results indicated that CKD patients exhibited a higher prevalence of CVD risk factors compared to controls, highlighting the increased cardiovascular risks for individuals with CKD.
