The Incidence and Severity of Pulmonary Hypertension among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Mamdouh Maher (), Hany Fayed (), Ahmed Ali (), Ahmed Zaid () and Ahmed Magdy ()

European Journal of Health Sciences, 2023, vol. 8, issue 2, 11 - 19

Abstract: Purpose: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem and is closely linked with cardiovascular disease. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is considered a common comorbidity in CKD patients. This study aimed at assessing the correlation between CKD and pulmonary hypertension. Methodology: This is a retrospective study that recruited 100 Egyptian patients with stage 3 and above Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) (KDOQI guidelines). The study sample was composed of 100 patients with 60% overall prevalence of PH. Transthoracic echo Doppler study was performed to measure pulmonary artery systolic pressure based on tricuspid jet in the sample. Findings: There was significant association between PH and severity of renal disease. The hemodialysed group showed a higher prevalence of PH with a more severe PH compared to groups not on regular dialysis. The study had provided evidence that PH is a common comorbidity in CKD patients and is directly proportional with the stage and duration of CKD. Recommendations: Pulmonary hypertension should be regularly assessed using echocardiography in CKD patients specially those on regular dialysis.

Keywords: Pulmonary hypertension; chronic kidney disease; dialysis. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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