PREVALENCE OF PULMONARY HYPERTENSION IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Abstract

Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a recently recognized complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially in end-stage renal disease. Cardiovascular disease is the most important cause of morbidity and mortality in CKD. This study was done to assess the prevalence of Pulmonary Hypertension in CKD patients and to assess the severity of Pulmonary Hypertension in different stages of CKD. The studyMaterials And Methods: was performed on 140 patients. At M. L. N. medical college prayagraj. All patients were evaluated by clinical, laboratory and imaging. All patients were subjected to echocardiography for assessment of Pulmonary arterial Hypertension. A totalResults: of 140 patients were included. Mean age of statics was 55.61±11.65 years. Male: Female was 2.33:1. Out of 140 study subjects, PH was found in 45 patients (32.1%.). Amongst which 26 had mild PH, 13 moderate and 6 had severe PH. Prevalence of Severe PH was signicantly higher in stage 5 CKD subjects (23.5%) compared to stage 3(1.3%) & 4(2.3%). As CKD progressesConclusion: the prevalence and severity of PH increases.