Circulating galectin-3 level association with cardiovascular risk factors during peritoneal dialysis

ConclusionsGal-3 was strongly associated with BNP, GDF-15, IVST and LVMI in patients undergoing PD treatment. Prospective studies should be carried out to determine whether Gal-3 can be a promising biomarker in predicting increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events in PD patients.
Source: Clinical and Experimental Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research