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ArticleCureus2023

Prevalence and Predictors of Peripheral Vascular Disease Amongst Predialysis Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in Southern Nigeria.

Henry Ovwasa, Henry O Aiwuyo, Ogochukwu Okoye Ca, Ejiroghene M Umuerri, Austine Obasohan, Evelyn Unuigbe, Nilum Rajora

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7 authors at 4 institutions in 3 countries.

Henry OvwasaFamily Medicine, Milk River Health Center, Tomiko, CAN.
Henry O AiwuyoInternal Medicine, Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, USA.
Ogochukwu Okoye CaNephrology Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, NGA.
Ejiroghene M UmuerriMedicine, Delta State University, Abraka, NGA.
Austine ObasohanDepartment of Medicine, College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, NGA.
Evelyn UnuigbeDepartment of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, NGA.
Nilum RajoraDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · USDelta State University · USDelta State University · NGUniversidad Santo Tomás · CO

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Abstract

backgroundPeripheral vascular disease (PVD) is an atherosclerotic disease associated with increased morbidity and mortality among chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. However, despite the substantial burden of PVD in CKD, local data are lacking.

objectiveTo determine the prevalence and predictors of PVD in predialysis CKD patients. METHOD AND MATERIALS: The study was cross-sectional. One hundred fifty hypertensive CKD patients and age- and sex-matched hypertensive non-CKD subjects were consecutively enrolled at the renal unit of Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara. Structured questionnaires were used to obtain information on participants' demographic data and health status. PVD was defined by an ankle-brachial index of < 0.9 or > 1.4 in either lower extremity. eGFR was calculated from serum creatinine using the MDRD equation.

resultsThe mean ages of the study and control groups were 48±14 and 51±15years, respectively. The sex ratio was 3:2 in favour of males for both the study and control groups. The majority of the study group was in CKD stage 4 (44%). The prevalence of PVD was higher among the CKD group compared with controls (24.0% vs. 14.7%). Of the CKD patients with PVD, 11.1% were symptomatic. Predictors of PVD in the study group were eGFR (B=0.010, 95%CI: 0.007-0.013), diastolic BP (B=-0.005, 95%CI: -0.007- -0.002), MAP (B=-0.018, 95%CI: -0.027- -0.008), urinary ACR (B=-0.0036, 95%CI: -0.040- -0.024) and smoking history (p<0.001, OR=14.71). CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: PVD is common and largely asymptomatic in CKD patients. The predictors of PVD in this study were eGFR, diastolic BP, mean arterial pressure (MAP), urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (ACR), and smoking. A proactive assessment of PVD and early intervention in CKD patients is needed.

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