Wcn24-1537 Lower Plasma Fetuin-a Level as a Bioindicator of 3-Years of Survival and Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients; A Single Study From North Sumatera, Indonesia

Fetuin-A is a multifunctional liver-derived protein found in high concentrations in human serum. In end-stage renal disease populations, especially dialysis patients, lower plasma fetuin-A levels are associated with greater prevalence and severity of vascular calcification and increased risk of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality independent of traditional cardiovascular and kidney disease risk factors. The present study was designed to clarify the precise role and to determine the effectiveness of plasma fetuin-A level as a bioindicator of 3-years of survival and mortality in hemodialysis patients.