Cardiovascular Risk in Chronic Kidney Disease: Role of the Sympathetic Nervous System

Patients with chronic kidney disease are at significantly increased risk for cardiovascular disease and sudden cardiac death. One mechanism underlying increased cardiovascular risk in patients with renal failure includes overactivation of the sympathetic nervous system (SNS). Multiple human and anim...

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Main Author: Jeanie Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/319432
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