Types of cardiovascular disease in CKD
What types of cardiovascular disease are seen in patients with CKD?
There are two major overlapping categories of cardiovascular disease associated with CKD:
- disorders of cardiovascular perfusion, which includes atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; and
- disorders of cardiac function, such as congestive heart failure and left ventricular hypertrophy.
Disorders of vascular perfusion include coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, and renovascular disease.