Perirenal fat thickness is associated with metabolic risk factors in patients with chronic kidney disease

Volume: 38, Issue: 3, Pages: 365 - 372
Published: Sep 30, 2019
Abstract
Background Adipose tissue accumulation in specific body compartments has been associated with diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia. Perirenal fat (PRF) may lead to have direct lipotoxic effects on renal function and intrarenal hydrostatic pressure. This study was undertaken to explore the association of PRF with cardiovascular risk factors and different stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods We studied 103 patients with CKD of...
Paper Details
Title
Perirenal fat thickness is associated with metabolic risk factors in patients with chronic kidney disease
Published Date
Sep 30, 2019
Volume
38
Issue
3
Pages
365 - 372
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