Fatty liver index, albuminuria and the association with chronic kidney disease: a population-based study in China.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:The effects of lipid metabolism disorder on renal damage have drawn much attention. Using the fatty liver index (FLI) as a validated indicator of hepatic steatosis, this study aims to provide insight about the possible links between fatty liver and the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). SETTING:Hospital. PARTICIPANTS:We performed a population-based study on 9436 subjects aged 40 years or older. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES:FLI is calculated using an algorithm based on body mass index, waist circumference, triglycerides and γ-glutamyltransferase. Increased urinary albumin excretion was defined according to the urinary albumin to creatinine ratio ranges ≥30 mg/g. CKD was defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL/min/1.73 m² or presence of al

SUBMITTER: Sun K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5829809 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature