Relevance of the perioperative edema index measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis for prediction of cardiovascular disease in living-donor kidney transplantation.
Nobutaka NishimuraShunta HoriMitsuru TomizawaTatsuo YonedaYasushi NakaiMakito MiyakeKazumasa TorimotoNobumichi TanakaKiyohide FujimotoPublished in: International journal of urology : official journal of the Japanese Urological Association (2022)
A high edema index is associated with the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Overhydration should be especially avoided in recipients with these factors, and their fluid volume should be carefully managed.