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Directed acyclic graphs demonstrating the hypothesized direction for the total effect of CKD on increased odds of stroke (A) and the hypothesized direction for the effect of CKD on increased hypertension (B), which may partially mediate the effect of CKD on stroke risk. CKD = chronic kidney disease.
