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Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in individuals with chronic renal disease and to investigate the risk factors associated with the development of this condition in these patients. Methods: This was an observational cross section study conducted on 100 patients of CKD (based on KDIGO 2012 criteria) attending hospital OPD. Results: Pulmonary hypertension was detected in 60 individuals (60%) within the research cohort. The occurrence of pulmonary hypertension was not significantly associated with age, BMI, prevalence of diabetes, or serum uric acid levels. A strong correlation was seen between systolic and diastolic blood pressure and PH. There was a significant correlation between the severity of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and pulmonary hypertension (PH). The presence of hemodialysis and the length of dialysis were strongly correlated with the occurrence of pulmonary hypertension (PH). Out of a total of 60 patients diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH), 23 patients had mild PH, 32 patients had moderate PH, and 5 patients had severe PH. Conclusion: Our findings indicate a substantial association between pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Furthermore, we observed that the severity of PAH increases as renal function deteriorates in CKD patients. Risk factors for the development of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) include anaemia, prolonged dialysis duration, hypertension, hyperparathyroidism, AV fistula, elevated calcium phosphate product, and left ventricular failure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
