Increased Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in Elderly with Metabolic Syndrome and High Levels of C-Reactive Protein: Kahrizak Elderly Study

Abstract

There was a strong and independent relation between MS and risk of CKD in these elderly people. High blood pressure and hypertriglyceridemia increased the risk of CKD. Combination of high CRP and MS was strongly associated with an increased risk of CKD.