Perirenal fat thickness is associated with metabolic risk factors in patients with chronic kidney disease

Background : Adipose tissue accumulation in specific body compartments has been associated with diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia. Perirenal fat (PRF) may lead to have direct lipotoxic effects on renal function and intrarenal hydrostatic pressure. This study was undertaken to explore the asso...

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Main Authors: Luis D’Marco, Juan Salazar, Marie Cortez, Mar?a Salazar, Marjorie Wettel, Marcos Lima-Mart?nez, Edward Rojas, Willy Roque, Valmore Berm?dez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2019-09-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.23876/j.krcp.18.0155