Comparison of markers of oxidative stress, inflammation and arterial stiffness between incident hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients – an observational study

Comparison of markers of oxidative stress, inflammation and arterial stiffness between incident hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients – an observational study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Patients on peritoneal and hemodialysis have accelerated atherosclerosis associated with an increase in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The atherosclerosis is associated with increased arterial stiffness, endothelial dysfunct...

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Main Authors: Ratanjee Sharad, Ranganathan Dwarakanathan, Healy Helen, Driver Ritza, Fassett Robert G, Robertson Iain K, Geraghty Dominic P, Sharman James E, Coombes Jeff S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-03-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/10/8

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