Why the study?
Does elevated post-hemodialysis plasma ANP (>50 pg/ml) predict increased cardiac mortality in hemodialysis patients?
Population
105 hemodialysis (HD) patients
Comparison
Post-hemodialysis plasma atrial natriuretic… vs Post-hemodialysis plasma ANP level <50 pg/ml
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
24 months
Authors
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May support post-HD ANP monitoring for risk stratification in HD patients; leaves open whether ANP-guided interventions improve outcomes.
Does elevated post-hemodialysis plasma ANP (>50 pg/ml) predict increased cardiac mortality in hemodialysis patients?
Elevated post-hemodialysis plasma ANP levels (>50 pg/ml) serve as a strong, independent predictor of cardiac mortality in hemodialysis patients.
Nakatani et al. (2003) studied this question.
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