A Higher Cardiothoracic Ratio Is Associated with 2-Year Mortality after Hemodialysis Initiation

A high cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) is indicative of a cardiac disorder. However, few reports have revealed an association between the CTR and mortality in patients starting hemodialysis (HD). Methods: Patients with HD initiation (n = 387; mean age, 66.7 ± 12.7 years) were divided into the following t...

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Published in:Nephron extra 2015-12, Vol.5 (3), p.100-110
Main Authors: Ito, Kiyonori, Ookawara, Susumu, Ueda, Yuichiro, Miyazawa, Haruhisa, Yamada, Hodaka, Goto, Sawako, Ishii, Hiroki, Shindo, Mitsutoshi, Kitano, Taisuke, Hirai, Keiji, Yoshida, Masashi, Kaku, Yoshio, Hoshino, Taro, Nabata, Aoi, Mori, Honami, Yoshida, Izumi, Kakei, Masafumi, Morishita, Yoshiyuki, Tabei, Kaoru
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Summary:A high cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) is indicative of a cardiac disorder. However, few reports have revealed an association between the CTR and mortality in patients starting hemodialysis (HD). Methods: Patients with HD initiation (n = 387; mean age, 66.7 ± 12.7 years) were divided into the following three groups according to their CTR at HD initiation: CTR 55% may improve their survival.
ISSN:1664-5529
1664-5529
DOI:10.1159/000442591