Intradialytic Complement Activation Precedes the Development of Cardiovascular Events in Hemodialysis Patients

Intradialytic Complement Activation Precedes the Development of Cardiovascular Events in Hemodialysis Patients

Background: Hemodialysis (HD) is a life-saving treatment for patients with end stage renal disease. However, HD patients have markedly increased rates of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Previously, a link between the complement system and cardiovascular events (CV-events) has been reported....

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Felix Poppelaars, Mariana Gaya da Costa, Bernardo Faria, Stefan P. Berger, Solmaz Assa, Mohamed R. Daha, José Osmar Medina Pestana, Willem J. van Son, Casper F. M. Franssen, Marc A. Seelen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
complement
kidney
cardiovascular risk
hemodialysis
biocompatibility
innate immunity
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2018.02070/full

Internet

https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2018.02070/full

Similar Items