Effect of uric acid levels on mortality in Japanese peritoneal dialysis patients.

Naoki SuganoYukio MaruyamaIwao OhnoAtsushi WadaTakashi ShigematsuIkuto MasakaneTakashi YokooKosaku Nitta

Published in: Peritoneal dialysis international : journal of the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (2020)

A U-shaped relationship appears to exist between UA levels and all-cause mortality among Japanese PD patients. Additionally, lower BMI significantly enhanced the effect of UA levels on mortality.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
peritoneal dialysis
chronic kidney disease
uric acid
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
cardiovascular disease
risk factors
physical activity
patient reported outcomes