Obesity is a worldwide epidemic and there is compelling evidence that excess fat is closely associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney failure. In this review, we will describe some importantmechanisms related with the pathogenesis and treatment of CKD in obesity by emphasizing the role of excess fat in renal haemodynamic and structural alterations. © The Author 2013.

Obesity and ckd progression: Hard facts on fat ckd patients

Tripepi G
2013

Abstract

Obesity is a worldwide epidemic and there is compelling evidence that excess fat is closely associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney failure. In this review, we will describe some importantmechanisms related with the pathogenesis and treatment of CKD in obesity by emphasizing the role of excess fat in renal haemodynamic and structural alterations. © The Author 2013.
2013
Istituto di biomedicina e di immunologia molecolare - IBIM - Sede Palermo
Body mass index
Chronic kidney disease
Obesity
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