Association between Low Serum Bicarbonate Concentrations and Cardiovascular Disease in Patients in the End-Stage of Renal Disease

Background: Metabolic acidosis, a common condition particularly in the end-stage of renal disease patients, results in malnutrition, inflammation and oxidative stress. In this study, we focused on the association between low serum bicarbonate and cardiovascular disease in patients on intermittent di...

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Main Authors: Vaia D. Raikou, Despina Kyriaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9721/4/4/36