Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Ayse Das Cerci

Publications

• Research Article
  The Role of Epicardial Fat Tissue at Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Hemodialysis Patients with Nutritional Disorder
  Author(s): Mustafa Demir, Omer Canpolat, Ayse Das Cerci and Ayhan DogukanMustafa Demir, Omer Canpolat, Ayse Das Cerci and Ayhan Dogukan
  
  Objective: Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) is one of the most important risk factors in terms of morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) receiving hemodialysis (HD). Therefore, in this population it is important to evaluate the nutritional status and body composition correctly. Our aim was to compare epicardial adipose tissue thickness (EAT) in HD patients with and without malnutrition. Methods: Fifty-six patients were included in the study who were receiving HD therapy for ESRD. Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) was administered to determine the nutritional status of the patients. According to MNA scores; patients were divided into two groups as PEM+PEM risk group (group 1, n=25, score <24) and group with well-nourished (group 2, n=31, score ≥ 24). In addition, Tanita SC 330, a body composition analyz.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/jnt.2019.9.338

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