Differential Effects of Electronic Hookah Vaping and Traditional Combustible Hookah Smoking on Oxidation, Inflammation, and Arterial Stiffness
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August 30, 2021Association of central arterial blood pressure and left ventricular hypertrophy in patients with chronic kidney disease
Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is a common cardiovascular complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), closely associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Ruyi Cai and colleagues demonstrated that even within a CKD population, Central pulse pressure exhibited higher sensitivity and specificity compared to brachial pulse pressure for determining LVH. The study’s findings indicate that CBP serves as a superior predictor of LVH risk. Advocating for early identification and treatment of elevated CBP mitigates the risk of LVH and subsequent cardiovascular complications in CKD patients.