Risk Factors for Development of PAD in PD Patients.
CONCLUSION: Old age, malnutrition, high levels of CRP and OPG, and lower Kt/V are related to the occurrence of PAD in peritoneal dialysis patients. OPG levels may be predictive indicators of PAD.
PMID: 33492305 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Iranian Journal of Kidney Diseases - Category: Urology & Nephrology Tags: Iran J Kidney Dis Source Type: research
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