Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is known to increase stroke risk on its own. A recent study in the European Heart Journal revealed that individuals with kidney failure are significantly more likely to experience a heart attack or stroke and face a higher risk of death as a result.
The study was conducted with FAPESP's support by scientists affiliated with the University of Sao Paulo's Biomedical Sciences Institute (ICB-USP) and the Medical School of Santa Casa de Misericordia de Sao Paulo (FCM-SCMSP).
