Higher peritoneal protein clearance as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in peritoneal dialysis patient.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Although a number of studies have been published on peritoneal protein clearance (PrCl) and its association with patient outcomes, the results have been inconsistent. Therefore, the intent of this study was to evaluate the impact of PrCl on cardiovascular disease (CVD) and morta...

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Main Authors: Tae Ik Chang, Ea Wha Kang, Yong Kyu Lee, Sug Kyun Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3571965?pdf=render