Lipoprotein(a) concentrations, apolipoprotein(a) isoforms and clinical endpoints in haemodialysis patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: results from the 4D Study

Conclusions High Lp(a) concentrations and LMW apo(a) isoforms are risk predictors for all-cause mortality and death due to infection in haemodialysis patients with diabetes mellitus. These associations are modified by age.

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Source: Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation - November 1, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kollerits, B., Drechsler, C., Krane, V., Lamina, C., März, W., Dieplinger, H., Ritz, E., Wanner, C., Kronenberg, F., for the German Diabetes and Dialysis Study Investigators Tags: Chronic Kidney Disease Source Type: research