The interaction between N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide and fluid status in adverse clinical outcomes of late stages of chronic kidney disease.

INTRODUCTION:Fluid overload is one of the major characteristics and complications in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is related to fluid status and fluid distribution. The aim of this study is to investigate the interaction between NT-...

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Main Authors: Yi-Chun Tsai, Hui-Ju Tsai, Chee-Siong Lee, Yi-Wen Chiu, Hung-Tien Kuo, Su-Chu Lee, Tzu-Hui Chen, Mei-Chuan Kuo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6105012?pdf=render