Prediction of Heart Function and Volume Status in End-Stage Kidney Disease Patients through N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a biomarker used to predict heart failure and evaluate volume status in hemodialysis (HD) patients. However, it is difficult to determine the cutoff value for NT-proBNP in HD patients. In this study, we analyzed whether NT-proBNP helps predict heart function and volume status in HD patients. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study enrolled 96 end-stage kidney disease patients with HD. All patients underwent echocardiography and bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) after an HD session. Overhydration (OH) was measured by BIS. Laboratory data were obtained preHD, while serum NT-proBNP was measured after HD. Interventions for blood pressure control and dry weight control were perform

SUBMITTER: Lee KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9331554 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature