Relationship between serum leptin levels, non-cardiovascular risk factors and mortality in hemodialysis patients

Abstract

Introduction. Hemodialysis (HD) patients have higher mortality rate than the general population. Recent studies indicate a significant role of non-cardiovascular risk factors in for mortality in HD patients. Leptin is protein hormone and may indicate malnutrition in HD patients. Its role in mortality in these patients is being examined. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between serum leptin levels and non-cardiovascular risk factors and relationship between leptin level and mortality in HD patients.

Keywords

• leptin
• hemodialysis
• risk factors
• mortality
• malnutrition
• volemia