What is Chronic Kidney Disease? Any disease which affects the kidneys and persists for 3 or more months is called chronic kidney disease. How is Common Chronic Kidney Disease? Chronic kidney disease is a major global health problem. Based on clinical studies, chronic kidney disease is estimated to be present in 11-13% of the world population. In the Pakistani population, the estimated burden of the disease is about the same. Why is Chronic Kidney Disease Dangerous? Chronic kidney disease is associated with increased risk of having a heart attack, stroke, heart failure and blockage of blood vessels in legs even…
Author: Salman Tahir
Salman Tahir
Dr. Salman Tahir Shafi is a Consultant Nephrologist, American Board Certified in internal medicine and nephrology. He has worked as an assistant professor of nephrology at Northeastern Ohio Medical University He is currently serving as an Associate Professor of Nephrology at Sharif Medical and Dental College.