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World J Nephrol. May 6, 2017; 6(3): 123-131
Published online May 6, 2017. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v6.i3.123
Published online May 6, 2017. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v6.i3.123
Role of imaging in the evaluation of renal dysfunction in heart failure patients
Dario Grande, Paola Terlizzese, School of Cardiology, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy
Massimo Iacoviello, Cardiology Unit, Cardiothoracic Department, Policlinic University Hospital, 70124 Bari, Italy
Author contributions: Grande D and Terlizzese P reviewed the literature concerning the review; Grande D, Terlizzese P and Iacoviello M contributed to the writing and revision of the paper and finally approved the submitted version; Iacoviello M decided the structure and contents of the review.
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Correspondence to: Massimo Iacoviello, MD, PhD, FESC, FANMCO, Cardiology Unit, Cardiothoracic Department, Policlinic University Hospital, Piazza Giulio Cesare 11, 70124 Bari, Italy. massimo.iacoviello@policlinico.ba.it
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Received: October 24, 2016
Peer-review started: October 27, 2016
First decision: December 1, 2016
Revised: December 13, 2016
Accepted: February 28, 2017
Article in press: March 2, 2017
Published online: May 6, 2017
Peer-review started: October 27, 2016
First decision: December 1, 2016
Revised: December 13, 2016
Accepted: February 28, 2017
Article in press: March 2, 2017
Published online: May 6, 2017
Core Tip
Core tip: Kidney disease is a common condition affecting heart failure patients. Cardiorenal syndrome defines the complex interaction with mutual deterioration of these organs. This review aims to describe currently available renal imaging techniques, especially arterial and venous Doppler, and to discuss the potential usefulness of promising research methodologies.