Informed dialysis modality selection among Veterans with advanced CKD: A community-level needs assessment

Abstract: Rationale & Objective: The Advancing Americans Kidney Health Executive order has directed substantial increases in home dialysis use for incident kidney replacement …

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 …

Acute kidney injury and subsequent kidney failure with replacement therapy incidence in older adults with advanced CKD: A cohort study of U.S. Veterans

Abstract: Rationale and objective: Advanced age is a major risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD) development, which has high heterogeneity in disease progression. Acute …

Patterns of statin therapy use and associated outcomes in older Veterans across kidney function

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite significant morbidity and mortality related to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, to date, most major clinical trials studying the effects of …

Trajectories of physical resilience among older Veterans with Stage 4 CKD

Abstract: RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE: Although functional impairment is common among older adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD), functional reserve before an acute health event and …

Assessing trends and variability in outpatient dual testing for chronic kidney disease with urine albumin and serum creatinine, 2009-2018: A retrospective cohort study in the Veterans Health Administration System

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Simultaneous urine testing for albumin (UAlb) and serum creatinine (SCr), that is, 'dual testing,' is an accepted quality measure in the management of …

Maternal chronic hypertension in women Veterans

Abstract: ObjectiveTo describe the prevalence of maternal chronic hypertension (MCH), assess how frequently blood pressure is controlled before pregnancy among those with MCH, and …

Pharmacist-driven outreach initiative to increase prescribing of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors in eligible VHA patients with chronic kidney disease: A study protocol

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at increased risk for multiple adverse events, several of which have been proven to be less likely with the use …

Uptake of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors in hospitalized patients with heart failure: Insights from the Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The use of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) in Veteran Affairs (VA) patients hospitalized with heart failure (HF) has not been previously …

Long-term patiromer use and outcomes among US Veterans with hyperkalemia and CKD: A propensity-matched cohort study

Abstract: Rationale & Objective Patiromer is a potassium binder approved for the long-term management of hyperkalemia. Although patiromer use among patients with advanced chronic …

Statins, mortality, and major adverse cardiovascular events among US Veterans with chronic kidney disease

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: There are limited data for the utility of statins for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and death in adults with chronic …

Role of anemia in dementia risk among Veterans with incident CKD

Abstract: RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE: Although some evidence exists of increased dementia risk from anemia, it is unclear whether this association persists among adults with CKD. Anemia …