The kidney and the brain exhibit extensive organ crosstalk due to similarities in their vasculature and shared humoral and non-humoral pathways. In this Review, Claudio Ronco et al. evaluate the effects of chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease, and acute kidney injury on cognitive and cerebrovascular function. The authors also highlight the risk factors for cognitive impairment in patients undergoing dialysis.
- Renhua Lu
- Matthew C. Kiernan
- Claudio Ronco
