Low prealbumin levels are independently associated with higher mortality in patients on peritoneal dialysis

Low prealbumin levels are independently associated with higher mortality in patients on peritoneal dialysis

Background: Prealbumin, a sensitive marker for protein–energy status, is also known as an independent risk factor for mortality in hemodialysis patients. We investigated the impact of prealbumin on survival in incident peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Methods: In total, 136 incident PD patients (m...

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Main Authors: Kyung Hee Lee, Jang-Hee Cho, Owen Kwon, Sang-Un Kim, Ryang Hi Kim, Young Wook Cho, Hee-Yeon Jung, Ji-Young Choi, Chan-Duck Kim, Yong-Lim Kim, Sun-Hee Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2016-09-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Inflammation
Nutrition
Peritoneal dialysis
Prealbumin
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211913216300134

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