Protein-Energy Wasting and Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease
Protein-energy wasting (PEW) is common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is associated with an increased death risk from cardiovascular diseases. However, while even minor renal dysfunction is an independent predictor of adverse cardiovascular prognosis, PEW becomes clinically manife...
Main Authors: | Ezio Gianetta, Stefano Saffioti, Antonella Sofia, Alice Bonanni, Irene Mannucci, Daniela Verzola, Giacomo Garibotto |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-05-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/8/5/1631/ |
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