Microvascular Disease After Renal Transplantation.

Background/aims: Individuals who reach end-stage kidney disease (CKD5) have a high risk of vascular events that persists even after renal transplantation. This study compared the prevalence and severity of microvascular disease in transplant recipients and patients with CKD5.

Methods: Individuals with a renal transplant or CKD5 were recruited consecutively from renal clinics, and underwent bilateral retinal photography (Canon CR5-45, Canon).

Microvascular dilatation after haemodialysis is determined by the volume of fluid removed and fall in mean arterial pressure.

Background/aims: The effects of haemodialysis on the microcirculation are poorly understood. This study examined the changes in small vessel calibre.

Methods: 24 patients (including 12 males, median age 62.

The microvasculature in chronic kidney disease.

Background And Objectives: Individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3 to 5 have an increased risk of cardiac and other vascular disease. Here we examined the association of CKD 3 to 5 with small vessel caliber.

Design, Setting, Participants, & Measurements: This was a cross-sectional observational study of 126 patients with CKD stages 3 to 5 (estimated GFR [eGFR] <60 ml/min per 1.

Vision-threatening retinal abnormalities in chronic kidney disease stages 3 to 5.

Background And Objectives: Retinal abnormalities are common in inherited and acquired renal disease. This study determined the prevalence of retinal abnormalities in chronic kidney disease (CKD) stages 3 to 5.

Design, Setting, Participants, & Measurements: One hundred fifty patients with CKD stages 3 to 5 and 150 age- and gender-matched hospital patients with CKD stages 1 to 2 underwent bilateral retinal photography.