Key result
Elevated NT-proBNP in hemodialysis patients is linked to malnutrition and protein energy wasting.
Why the study?
In patients undergoing hemodialysis, changes in NT-proBNP may be related to noncardiac problems such as malnutrition, prompting a review to summarize findings on the association between NT-proBNP and malnutrition in this population.
Is NT-proBNP associated with malnutrition and protein energy wasting in patients undergoing hemodialysis?
Population
Hemodialysis patients across 7 included studies
Design
Review
Authors
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NT-proBNP may reflect malnutrition in hemodialysis patients; hypothesis-generating for noncardiac interpretation and needs prospective validation.
Is NT-proBNP associated with malnutrition and protein energy wasting in patients undergoing hemodialysis?
NT-proBNP is elevated in hemodialysis patients and is associated with malnutrition and protein energy wasting, suggesting its levels may reflect noncardiac issues like nutritional status in this population.
Ducros et al. (2020) conducted a review in Hemodialysis. NT-proBNP was evaluated on Association between NT-proBNP and malnutrition/protein energy wasting. NT-proBNP levels are elevated in hemodialysis patients and are associated with malnutrition and markers indicative of protein energy wasting.
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