Hypothyroidism is associated with all-cause mortality in a national cohort of chronic haemodialysis patients.

Hsuan-Jen LinChung-Chih LinHsuan Ming LinHsuan-Ju ChenChe-Chen LinChiz-Tzung ChangChe-Yi ChouChiu-Ching Huang

Published in: Nephrology (Carlton, Vic.) (2018)

Hypothyroidism is associated with increased all-cause mortality in chronic HD patients. The interaction of hypothyroidism and diabetes, but not other common comorbidities in HD patients, has an effect on mortality risks.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
risk factors
patient reported outcomes
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle
replacement therapy
glycemic control
human health