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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Enlarged heart tied to worse chronic kidney disease outcomes

Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, with over 850,000 people in the United States affected by the condition alone. It is a debilitating and complex condition that is characterized by a gradual decline in kidney function and the development of one or more associated conditions, including anemia, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The prognosis for people with CKD is highly variable and depends largely on the degree of kidney dysfunction, comorbid factors, and other factors. A recent study published in Communications Medicine examined the prognostic value of the cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) in people with CKD. What is the Cardiothoracic Ratio (CTR) The cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) is a measure of the ratio between the width of the heart and the width of the chest cavity at the level of the body’s widest point. It is typically measured in the anteroposterior (AP) view of a chest radiograph (chest x-ray). It is used to identify the presence and severity of certain types of heart and thoracic conditions. In particular, a high CTR is commonly associated with an enlarged heart, heart failure, and other cardiovascular diseases. Prognostic Value of the Cardiothoracic Ratio in CKD The recent study published in Communications Medicine examined the prognostic value of the cardiothoracic ratio in people with CKD. The study included a total of 474 CKD patients from a tertiary hospital in China. The patients underwent a chest x-ray and were followed-up for an average of 24.3 months. The study found that a higher CTR was associated with an increased risk of death in CKD patients. Specifically, the study found that CKD patients with a CTR of 0.7 or higher had a 54.7% higher risk of mortality compared to those with a CTR of 0.6 or less. Implications of the Study The findings of this study suggest that the cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) may have prognostic value for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study suggests that a higher CTR may be associated with an increased risk of death in CKD patients. It is important to note, however, that the study was conducted in a single hospital in China and therefore may not be generalizable to other populations. Nevertheless, the findings of this study suggest that CTR may be a useful predictor of mortality in people with CKD and should be further explored. Conclusion Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a debilitating and complex condition that is characterized by a gradual decline in kidney function and the development of one or more associated conditions. A recent study published in Communications Medicine examined the prognostic value of the cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) in people with CKD. The study found that a higher CTR was associated with an increased risk of death in CKD patients. The findings of this study suggest that the cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) may have prognostic value for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and should be further explored in order to better understand the underlying mechanisms. Further research is needed in order to further investigate the role of CTR in the prognosis of CKD patients.

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