Influence of atherosclerosis on age-related changes in renal size and function

• Published in: European journal of clinical investigation Vol. 33; no. 1; pp. 34 - 40
• Main Authors: Bax, L., Van Der Graaf, Y., Rabelink, A. J., Algra, A., Beutler, J. J., Mali for the Smart Study Group, W. P. Th. M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford, UK Blackwell Science Ltd 01.01.2003; Blackwell; Blackwell Publishing Ltd
• Subjects: Aged; Aging - pathology; Aging - physiology; Albuminuria - pathology; Albuminuria - physiopathology; Arteriosclerosis - blood; Arteriosclerosis - pathology; Arteriosclerosis - physiopathology; atherosclerosis; Atherosclerosis (general aspects, experimental research); Biological and medical sciences; Blood and lymphatic vessels; Cardiology. Vascular system; Carotid Artery, Internal - pathology; common carotid artery; Creatinine - blood; diabetes mellitus; Diabetes Mellitus - pathology; Diabetes Mellitus - physiopathology; Female; Humans; hypertension; Hypertension - pathology; Hypertension - physiopathology; Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects); kidney; Kidney - pathology; Kidney - physiopathology; Male; Medical sciences; Middle Aged; Pathology. Cytology. Biochemistry. Spectrometry. Miscellaneous investigative techniques; Prospective Studies; Regression Analysis; Risk Factors; Tunica Intima - pathology; Tunica Media - pathology; Urinary system; Kidney disease; Human; Urinary system disease; Renal function; Prevalence; Size; Ageing; Biological marker; Cardiovascular disease; Exploration; diabetes mellitus; common carotid artery; Vascular disease; kidney; Association; Atherosclerosis; Risk factor; Aged; hypertension

Background Renal size and function reflect the health of the kidney. These parameters are associated with age, gender and body weight. The kidneys are also influenced by micro‐ and macrovascular diseases. Atherosclerotic markers and risk factors may influence the age‐related changes of renal size an...