High serum leptin levels are associated with central arterial stiffness in geriatric patients on hemodialysis

Objective: Central arterial stiffness predicts cardiovascular (CV) mortality in hemodialysis (HD) patients. The aging process transforms lipid distribution and thus alters adipokine secretion. The harmful effects of leptin on CV events may change in the elderly. The purpose of this study was to inve...

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Published in:	Tzu Chi Medical Journal
Main Authors:	Chiu-Huang Kuo, Yu-Li Lin, Chih-Hsien Wang, Yu-Hsien Lai, Ru-Jiang Syu, Bang-Gee Hsu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Subjects:	Carotid–femoral pulse wave velocity Geriatric Hemodialysis Leptin
Online Access:	http://www.tcmjmed.com/article.asp?issn=1016-3190;year=2018;volume=30;issue=4;spage=227;epage=232;aulast=Kuo