Peritoneal protein clearance predicts mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Wanhong LuWing-Fai PangLi JinHuixian LiKai Ming ChowBonnie Ching-Ha KwanChi Bon LeungPhilip Kam-Tao LiCheuk-Chun Szeto

Published in: Clinical and experimental nephrology (2018)

Baseline peritoneal protein clearance is an independent predictor of all-cause mortality in incident PD patients. Routine measurement of peritoneal protein clearance may facilitate patient risk stratification.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
peritoneal dialysis
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
amino acid
cardiovascular events
case report
clinical practice