Serum asymmetric-dimethylarginine, apelin and NT-pro BNP levels in dialysis patients

Conclusion: Being on HD is a predictor of high ADMA levels. HD might be less effective on ADMA removal than PD. It seems that higher serum apelin levels related with lower sytolic blood pressure levels, whereas higher NT-proBNP levels related with higher sytolic blood pressure levels indicating potential roles as independent prognostic factors for systolic hypertension in dialysis patients.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research