C-reactive protein and dialysis access.
editorial · Level V
Where this comes from
- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 19876056.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/ki.2009.301.
- No licence information is recorded for this record.
- Because redistribution is not established, this page shows the abstract only. Follow the links below for the full text.
Abstract
Hemodialysis patients have greater morbidity and mortality when they have a catheter rather than an arteriovenous fistula access. Catheter infection plays a significant role in this effect. Inflammation associated with dialysis catheter use could have an independent adverse effect on patient outcomes. Awareness and further study of the role of inflammation are needed.
Medical subject headings
- Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical
- C-Reactive Protein
- Catheter-Related Infections
- Catheters, Indwelling
- Renal Dialysis