Brain natriuretic peptide and all-cause mortality in patients with kidney failure and haemodialysis treatment
Maria K Svensson,
Rita Nassar,
Jan Melin
et al.
Abstract:Background: Brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a biomarker secreted from the heart in response to fluid overload. In patients with kidney failure, inadequate fluid management during haemodialysis may cause fluid overload and overhydration (OH), risk factors for mortality. The aim of this study was to analyse the relationships among BNP, OH and all-cause mortality in patients with kidney failure and haemodialysis.
Methods: In this prospective observational study, five-year survival was analysed in 64 patients w… Show more
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