The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increased in patients with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis.

Dilek Barutcu AtasHalil AtasTuba Nur İzgiArzu Velioğlu Hakki ArikanFatma Alibaz OnerHaner DireskeneliZubeyde Serhan Tuglular Ebru Aşıcıoğlu

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2021)

MetS is significantly higher in AAV patients than controls and is associated with age and NT-pro-BNP. Screening and treating MetS may improve prognosis in AAV patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
metabolic syndrome
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
type diabetes
patient reported outcomes
risk factors
skeletal muscle