“PREVALENCE OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE IN ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME PATIENTS ADMITTED TO A TERTIARY CARE ICU IN NORTHERN KARNATAKA: IMPACT ON MANAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES.”

Abstract

Objectives: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is marked by progressive reductions in glomerular 
filtration rate (GFR) and abnormal kidney function, with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) representing its 
final stage. CKD significantly increases cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, with a high prevalence of 
cardiovascular complications. Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) are common among CKD patients, 
complicating their management due to the scarcity of targeted randomized trials. This study aims to 
determine CKD prevalence among ACS patients and evaluate its impact on management decisions and 
outcomes