SLEEP APNEA AND THE RISK OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
- Yi-Che Lee, MD, MS; Shih-Yuan Hung
- May 13, 2015
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Study Objectives:
Sleep apnea (SA) is characterized by apnea during sleep and is associated with cardiovascular diseases and an increase in all-cause mortality. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health problem that has placed a substantial burden on healthcare resources. However, the relationship between SA and the incidence of CKD is not clear. This study aimed to determine whether SA is an independent risk factor for the development of CKD.
Conclusions:
Patients with sleep apnea are at increased risk for chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease compared with the general population. As such, screening renal function and treatment of chronic kidney disease is an important issue in patients with sleep apnea.
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VOLUME 38, ISSUE 02
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