Although patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease, therapies proven to protect both the cardiovascular and renal systems are used only at low doses or not at all. Ruiz-Hurtado et al. describe available and emerging treatments that can provide adequate cardiorenal protection without adverse effects in patients with CKD.
- Gema Ruiz-Hurtado
- Pantelis Sarafidis
- Luis M. Ruilope