Damage to blood vessel lining may account for kidney failure patients' heart risks
Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 18:21
in Health & Medicine
Individuals with kidney failure often develop heart problems, but it's not clear why. A new study provides evidence that their kidneys' inability to excrete waste products in the urine, which leads to build-up of these products in the blood, may damage the sugary lining of blood vessels and lead to heart troubles.