The Effect of Overhydration on Mortality and Technique Failure Among Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conclusion: Overhydration, defined by a higher ratio of ECW/TBW, might be an independent predictor for all-cause mortality and technique failure among PD patients. However, more studies are needed to confirm this conclusion. Video Journal Club ‘Cappuccino with Claudio Ronco’ at https://www.karger.com/Journal/ArticleNews/223997?​sponsor=52Blood Purif 2018;46:350 –358
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