Aortic dilatation in children with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease.

Peace C MaduemeDerek K NgLuke GujuLauren LongshoreVicky MooreLynn JefferiesBradley A WaradySusan FurthMark Mitsnefes

Published in: Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) (2020)

In conclusion, aortic dilatation does occur early in the course of chronic kidney disease and associates with markers of poor nutrition. Future studies should continue to evaluate these risk factors longitudinally as the kidney disease progresses.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
end stage renal disease
risk factors
aortic valve
left ventricular
pulmonary artery
aortic dissection
young adults
physical activity
peritoneal dialysis
current status
coronary artery
heart failure
pulmonary arterial hypertension
atrial fibrillation