2015-02-01
Journal:European journal of neurology
Publication type: Original Contributions
IF(IF): 6.089
PMID: 25346321 Link To Pubmed Full text Download
Persons with chronic kidney disease, defined by a reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate and proteinuria, have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease including stroke. However, data from developing countries are limited. Our aim was to assess the relationship between chronic kidney disease and risk of stroke and its subtypes in a community-based population in China.