The Effect of Renal Function and Hemodialysis Treatment on Plasma Vasopressin and Copeptin Levels

The Effect of Renal Function and Hemodialysis Treatment on Plasma Vasopressin and Copeptin Levels

Copeptin is increasingly used in epidemiological studies as a substitute for vasopressin. The effect of renal function per se on copeptin and vasopressin concentrations as well as their ratio have, however, not been well described. Methods: Copeptin and vasopressin levels were measured in 127 patien...

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Main Authors: Esmée M. Ettema, Judith Heida, Niek F. Casteleijn, Lianne Boesten, Ralf Westerhuis, Carlo A.J.M. Gaillard, Ron T. Gansevoort, Casper F.M. Franssen, Debbie Zittema
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-05-01
Series:Kidney International Reports
Subjects:
chronic kidney disease
copeptin
hemodialysis
kidney function
vasopressin
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468024917300074

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