AHA Scientific Sessions 2026 Abstract
Habits linked to lower cardiovascular death risk in kidney disease
In advanced kidney disease, 10-point higher health behavior scores were linked to lower cardiovascular mortality, with a hazard ratio of 0.829.In advanced kidney disease, 10-point higher health behavior scores were linked to lower cardiovascular mortality, with a hazard ratio of 0.829.
Cohort · 25,979 peopleCardiovascular disease
Who was studied25,979 US adults, median 6.6 years
What changedCardiovascular death risk was lower in advanced kidney disease with higher behavior scores (hazard ratio 0.829 per 10-point increase)
The catchPeople with healthier habits could have been healthier at baseline in ways the analysis missed