Effect of Fetuin A in Hemodialysis Patients

The Effect of Serum Fetuin A Concentration on the 5-Year Prognosis in Hemodialysis Patients

The purpose of this study is to examined the effect of fetuin A on atherosclerosis and prognosis in hemodialysis patients.

Fetuin A is known to be a potent inhibitor of ectopic calcification in plasma, and the concentration of fetuin A is closely associated with protein nutritional status. The purpose of this study is to examine whether the plasma concentration of fetuin A is associated with atherosclerosis and 5-year prognosis in hemodialysis patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Hemodialysis for at least 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Disabled patients