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High sensitivity C-reactive protein and the risk of cardio-kidney outcomes in adults with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease: a nationwide study

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

In a large group of 23,008 adults with kidney disease, high levels of a blood inflammation marker were linked to worse heart and kidney outcomes. This shows a link, not proof of cause.

Who did this work

Faizan Mazhar (Karolinska Institutet) · Minjung Han (Karolinska Institutet) · Katherine R. Tuttle (University of Washington) · Aurora Caldinelli (Karolinska Institutet) · Magnus Fugger (Novo Nordisk (Denmark)) · Sofia Gerward (Novo Nordisk (Denmark)) · Jimmi Mathisen (Novo Nordisk (Denmark)) · Brendon Lange Neuen (UNSW Sydney) · Marie Evans (Karolinska Institutet) · Juan Jesús Carrero (Danderyds sjukhus)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-10-16
https://doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfag240