Increased pre-dialysis extracellular to intracellular water ratio is associated with sarcopenia in hemodialysis patients

To explore the association between fluid overload (FO) evaluated by a new FO indicator, the bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) derived whole-body extracellular to intracellular water ratio (ECW/ICW) and sarcopenia in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. Methods: A multicenter, cross-sectional study included 3320 adult MHD patients was conducted in XX from June 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020. The diagnosis of sarcopenia was based on the Asian Working Group ’s definition of sarcopenia (AWGS).
Source: Journal of Renal Nutrition - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Original Research Source Type: research