• Author: Michael G. Shlipak
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Association of smoking cannabis with cardiovascular events among Veterans with coronary artery disease

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Whether cannabis is a risk factor for cardiovascular events is unknown. We examined the association between smoking cannabis and cardiovascular events in a …

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor therapy and longitudinal changes in kidney function among Veterans with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Abstract: Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are a pillar of kidney disease therapy, but their efficacy remains unknown in autosomal dominant …

Association of kidney function with sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor discontinuation among US Veterans

Abstract: Background: The effect of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) on cardiovascular disease and CKD may be limited if discontinued in persons with CKD. We …

Cystatin C Use for CKD Detection in the Veterans Health Administration System: A Qualitative Study of Barriers and Facilitators

Abstract: Rationale and objective: The measurement of cystatin C has been recommended to enhance chronic kidney disease (CKD) detection and risk stratification in clinical …

Associations between abrupt transition, dialysis-requiring AKI, and early mortality in ESKD among U.S. Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Mortality is high within the first few months of starting chronic dialysis. Pre-ESKD trajectory of kidney function has been shown to be predictive of early …