Clinical Significance of Phase Angle in Non-Dialysis CKD Stage 5 and Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Clinical Significance of Phase Angle in Non-Dialysis CKD Stage 5 and Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

Background: Fluid overload and protein-energy wasting (PEW) are common in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and lead to a poor prognosis. We aimed to evaluate the volume and nutritional status of ESRD patients and to determine the clinical significance of phase angle (PhA). Methods: This...

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Main Authors: Byoung-Geun Han, Jun Young Lee, Jae-Seok Kim, Jae-Won Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
chronic kidney disease
fluid balance
impedance
nutrition
peritoneal dialysis
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/9/1331

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