Could albumin level explain the higher mortality in hemodialysis patients with pulmonary hypertension?

Could albumin level explain the higher mortality in hemodialysis patients with pulmonary hypertension?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The pathogenesis of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in hemodialysis is still unclear. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with the presence of PH in chronic hemodialysis patients and to verify whether these...

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Main Authors: Yoo Hugo Hyung, Martin Luis, Kochi Ana, Rodrigues-Telini Lidiane, Barretti Pasqual, Caramori Jacqueline, Matsubara Beatriz, Zannati-Bazan Silméia, Franco Roberto Jorge da Silva, Queluz Thais
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
End-stage renal disease
Hemodialysis
Pulmonary hypertension
Prognostic
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/13/80

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