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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive loss of glomerular function caused by a long-standing renal parenchymal disease. It is present when the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is less than 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 for three consecutive months or greater than or equal to this value in patients with a kidney damage that is present for three or more months.It is estimated that 10% of the population worldwide is affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD), and millions die each year because they do not have access to affordable treatment. FUNCTION: The kidneys are essential organs that perform several homeostatic functions[5]. The primary function of the kidneys is to filter blood and remove excess water, minerals, and waste products of protein metabolism, producing urine in the process. The kidneys also play a crucial role in controlling body fluid volume, osmolality and pH, by maintaining fluid/electrolyte balance, metabolic blood acid-base balance, and producing/modifying hormones for blood pressure, calcium/potassium homeostasis. It also plays a part in red blood cell production. The kidneys receive a high proportion of blood, about 20% of cardiac output, enabling the filtration of large volumes of blood. Blood flow is regulated across the filtration capillaries (glomeruli) due to the unique arrangement of blood vessels. The kidneys remove waste products from the blood and produce urine. Clinical Presentation Clinical presentation depends a lot on aetiology. Children with chronic kidney disease can have growth disorder, oedema and cola coloured urine (due to RBC casts). Adults can have non-specific symptoms like nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and easy fatigability. Hypertension is common in adults with chronic kidney disease. Muscle loss is seen in CKD. A cross-sectional study suggests a prevalence of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults with higher rates of sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia seen in more advanced stages of CKD. SCOPE study examining the impact of CKD and lower urinary tract symptoms on falls in the community-dwelling older persons aged 75 years suggests that CKD may not be associated with a history of falls or injurious falls, but lower urinary tract symptoms was significantly associated with risk of falling. #article #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinking #snsdesignthinkers #snscop

"Our study demonstrates that men with diabetes had a 1.5-fold increased risk of CVD, lower limb, and kidney complications, and risk of diabetic retinopathy was 14% greater in men than in women.” This article in Forbes sheds light on some interesting information. It not only covers the difference in how diabetes affects men and women – but also why: “Men may also be less likely to adopt primary prevention strategies, such as healthy lifestyle change and medication use, and to engage in health-seeking behaviors, such as preventative health checks.” The takeaway? If you are a man with diabetes or know a man with diabetes, it’s time to focus on your health. #Diabetes #DiabeticRetinopathy

As per the European Society of Cardiology, heart diseases have been among the leading cause of death especially in middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. - Around 25.4% of children aged 15 and adults consume excessive tobacco products, with rates as high as 40.9% among men in middle-income countries.  - Hypertension is a major factor that affects more than 40% of both men and women in middle-income countries.  - Diabetes prevalence is also higher in middle-income countries at 7.7% compared to high-income countries at 6% - Middle-income countries are significantly under-resourced compared to high-income countries, leading to increased mortality rates.  - Experts suggest early screenings at age 18 and checking lipid profiles to prevent heart diseases and stroke. https://lnkd.in/gRVR9anK #Riskfactors #Heartdiseases #Cardiaccare #Hearthealth

A recent report by the European Society of Cardiology suggests that the decrease in CVDs burden is quite slower in middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. Mortality rates due to cardiac diseases are higher in middle-income countries, recorded at 46% of all deaths in men and 53% in women as compared to 30% in men and 34% in women in high-income countries. Diabetes, hypertension, genetics, and lifestyle factors account for the main reason for this risk so experts suggest early screenings and checking lipid profiles to help assess the risk of heart disease and stroke. https://lnkd.in/getTdvyv #Riskfactors #Heartdiseases #Cardiaccare #Hearthealth

Heart Disease Doesn't Just Affect Men! LINK www.bit.ly/3GSQ46c In the past, it was thought that women were more fortunate than men in terms of cardiovascular diseases. However, due to the demographic structure and living habits of the society that has changed over the years, it is observed that an equal number of women and men are starting to have cardiovascular disease today. Especially in women with diabetes, the risk of cardiovascular disease has almost surpassed that of men. A study has shown that people who have increased visceral fat for six years have more significant increases in metabolic risk factors such as high blood sugar and high triglycerides than those whose visceral fat remains stable. found that. In fact, some cardiologists are now considering removing BMI altogether and focusing on visceral fat as a barometer of heart disease risk. Technically, the only way to directly measure your visceral fat is with an abdominal CT or MRI, but these scans are not usually used for this purpose. You can ask your physician to measure your waist circumference. This situation is thought to be caused by: Normally, the risk of cardiovascular disease in women begins to increase at a later age, about 10 years, than men, due to the protective effect of estrogen. In other words, the risk in women is relatively lower in the premenopausal period than in men of the same age. However, it is thought that diabetes eliminates this protective effect of estrogen. In addition, since obesity, hypertension and high cholesterol are more common in women with diabetes than in men, this makes the risk of cardiovascular disease in women higher than in men with diabetes. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN. Dr. Emre Erturk Cardiology Specialist www.emreerturk.com.tr 0216 565 40 65 Şahika street No:32 Göztepe/Kadıköy ISTANBUL PK:34732 #dremreerturk #istanbul  #heartattack  #cardiologist #cardiology #hearthealth #womenhearthealth #healthylifestyle

Taking inspiration from the American Heart Association 's recent post on statistics of CVD deaths in the USA, posting the statistics of CVD deaths in India below; Globally, cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are recognized to be the leading cause of death and disability. Global death counts due to CVD increased from 12.4 million in 1990 to 19.8 million in 2022, according to the 2023 report Global Burden of Disease (GBD) published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The study also estimates that the age-standardized CVD death rate of 272 per 100,000 population in India is higher than the global average of 235 per 100,000 population which means India has a higher CVD burden.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally, claiming more lives than all cancers combined. For women, heart disease presents an even graver risk, often remaining unrecognised and even underdiagnosed. Despite of the significant advancements in healthcare, there remains a dangerous misconception that heart disease is primarily a “man’s issue.” In reality, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, accounting for one-third of all female deaths worldwide. As we observe #WorldHeartDay, it's critical to highlight the unique challenges women face when it comes to heart diseases — both in prevention and treatment. 📄 Read this insightful article by Dr Hina Inam, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, as she raises awareness about gender disparities in cardiovascular care and advocates for more proactive heart health management for women. https://lnkd.in/epPxN2-Q

Indians suffer heart attacks a decade earlier than Westerners, driven by genetic predisposition, unhealthy diets, and lack of physical activity, as reported by the Association of Physicians of India (API). With cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) claiming over 20% of men and 17% of women annually, early onset and underdiagnosis, especially in women, are critical issues. Lifestyle factors like smoking and excessive alcohol intake compound the problem. Promoting healthy habits, early detection, and public awareness campaigns are essential to combat this epidemic and reduce the high mortality rate from coronary artery disease.   #HeartHealth #India #CardiovascularDisease #EarlyOnset #HealthAwareness #PreventiveCare #HealthyLifestyle #PublicHealth #CVDPrevention #HeartAttack For more details, read here: https://lnkd.in/emcf6M8q

#Inflammation has been proposed as a mechanism linking cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) to increased risk of #Dementia. However, whether an anti-inflammatory diet can support brain and cognitive health among people with CMDs is unclear. In this large-scale study, Abigail Dove, Weili Xu , et al. found that, among people with CMDs, following an anti-inflammatory diet compared with a proinflammatory diet was associated with a lower risk of dementia and significantly lower levels of MRI markers of neurodegenerative and vascular brain damage. Learn More in JAMA Network https://lnkd.in/eMkjemax Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Dementia in Older Adults With Cardiometabolic Diseases - Abigail Dove, Michelle Dunk, Jiao Wang, Jie Guo, Rachel Whitmer, Weili Xu, PhD Karolinska Institutet Tianjin Medical University Army Medical University, Chongqing, China China Agricultural University University of California, Davis MedPage Today https://lnkd.in/epBAZUEN