The association between klotho and kidney and cardiovascular outcomes: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESKD) are significant global health challenges associated with progressive kidney dysfunction and numerous complications, including cardiovascular disease and mortality. This study aims to explore the potential association between plasma klotho levels and various prognostic outcomes in CKD and ESKD, including all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events, metabolic syndrome development and adverse renal events necessitating renal replacement therapies.

Methods

A literature search was conducted through 3 June 2024 using the electronic databases Cochrane Library, Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, SCOPUS and PubMed. This systematic review adheres to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Met

SUBMITTER: Kanbay M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11398896 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature