CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY FINDINGS IN PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular complications, including coronary artery disease (CAD). Coronary angiography is essential for diagnosing CAD and guiding treatment decisions.
Background: CKD is a common disorder that increases the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly coronary artery disease. Coronary angiography is an important diagnostic method for CAD, although CKD can affect results. Risk assessment, treatment planning, and prognosis in CKD patients having coronary angiography need understanding these distinctions.
Method: The methodology involved a systematic search for studies comparing coronary angiography findings in CKD and non-CKD patients, data extraction using standardized forms, quality assessment, and synthesis through descriptive statistics and meta-analysis. Ethical guidelines were followed, limitations acknowledged, and the goal was to inform clinical practice.
Results Analysis & Observation: CKD patients demonstrated a higher prevalence and severity of CAD compared to non-CKD individuals, with increased rates of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) during follow-up. Subgroup analysis revealed a progressive increase in CAD burden with declining renal function.