A deep learning system for retinal vessel calibre improves cardiovascular risk prediction in Asians with chronic kidney disease.

Cynthia Ciwei LimCrystal ChongGavin TanChieh Suai TanCarol Yim-Lui Cheung Tien-Yin WongChing Yu ChengCharumathi Sabanayagam

Published in: Clinical kidney journal (2023)

Retinal vessel calibre measurements by DLS were significantly associated with incident CVD independent of established CVD risk factors. Addition of kidney function and retinal vessel calibre parameters may improve CVD risk prediction among Asians with CKD.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
optical coherence tomography
diabetic retinopathy
risk factors
deep learning
end stage renal disease
optic nerve
cardiovascular disease