Prevalence and associated factors of renal dysfunction and proteinuria in cyanotic congenital heart disease

• Main Authors: Nattaphorn Hongsawong, Prapimdaw Khamdee, Suchaya Silvilairat, Wattana Chartapisak
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85030242558&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/43588
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2017 IPNA Background: Cyanotic nephropathy (CN), seen in 30–50% of patients with congenital cyanotic heart disease (CCHD), affects both tubular and glomerular function, resulting in proteinuria and azotemia. Microalbuminuria is an early marker for glomerular damage and an independent predictor of...