Impaired kidney function raises risk of heart problems in the elderly

A study published in the open access journal PLoS Medicine suggests that elderly people with damaged kidneys are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease, such as heart failure and stroke, and other causes of mortality. The findings indicate that greater efforts should be made to encourage elderly people who have impaired kidney function alongside other risk factors - such as high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure, which are often a result of smoking and diet - to make lifestyle changes to avoid developing cardiovascular problems...

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