Associations between body composition and hospitalization in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) often have multiple comorbidities and are vulnerable to minor stressors that frequently result in hospitalization. Recent advances have enabled the easy estimation of body composition in clinical settings. This study retrospectively investigated changes in body composition associated with hospitalization in patients receiving MHD.

Methods

Body composition was measured every 6 months using a multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) device in outpatients with MHD. Hospitalization events lasting >24 h were reviewed throughout the follow-up period.

Results

Overall, 166 patients (94 men [56.6%]) underwent 904 BIA measurements. A higher baseline extracellular water to total body water ratio (ECW/TBW) and lo

SUBMITTER: Jeon HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12501674 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature