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ArticleInternational urology and nephrology2021

Association of fetuin-A levels and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in patients on haemodialysis.

Yangang Gan, Mingming Zhao, Jinhong Feng

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Yangang GanDepartment of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Mingming ZhaoDepartment of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China.
Jinhong FengDepartment of Nephrology, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, China. gygpaper@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4428-8654
Xuzhou Medical College · CN

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Abstract

objectiveTo identify the relationship between serum fetuin-A levels and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) among maintenance haemodialysis patients.

methodsIn a cross-sectional study, 75 dialysis patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) were recruited, and fetuin-A levels were detected using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Echocardiography measurements were recorded according to the recommendations of the American Society of Echocardiography. The ratio of early diastolic transmitral inflow velocity (E) to early diastolic annular velocity (E') was measured using tissue Doppler imaging and E/E' > 15 was defined as diastolic dysfunction. The association of serum fetuin-A concentrations with echocardiographic parameters was analysed by calculating the bivariate linear correlation. A binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the variables associated with LVDD.

resultsCompared to patients without diastolic dysfunction, patients with diastolic dysfunction were older, a higher percentage had a history of coronary artery disease, and presented with a high systolic pressure, high parathyroid hormone level, high N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) level, high LV mass index, high left atrium diameter, and low serum creatinine and fetuin-A levels. Serum fetuin-A levels showed a negative correlation with E/E' (r = - 0.299, P = 0.009). Fetuin-A levels were considered an independent predictor of diastolic dysfunction.

conclusionA decrease in the serum fetuin-A level is associated with an increased risk of LVDD in patients on haemodialysis.

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Renal DialysisAdultAgedalpha-2-HS-GlycoproteinCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansKidney Failure, ChronicMaleMiddle AgedVentricular Dysfunction, Leftalpha-2-HS-GlycoproteinEnd-stage renal diseaseFetuin-AHaemodialysisLeft ventricular diastolic dysfunction

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