Serum levels of ferritin and transferrin serve as prognostic factors for mortality and survival in patients with end-stage liver disease: A propensity score-matched cohort study.

Jörn Arne MeierArne Bokemeyer Friederike CordesValentin FuhrmannHartmut SchmidtAnna Hüsing-KabarIyad Kabar

Published in: United European gastroenterology journal (2019)

Serum levels of ferritin and transferrin have independent and excellent capabilities to determine prognosis in patients with end-stage liver disease. Ferritin measurements can reliably identify those with high mortality in daily practice.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
cardiovascular events
primary care
iron deficiency
healthcare
risk factors
physical activity
quality improvement