Unbalanced circulating Humanin levels and cardiovascular risk in chronic hemodialysis patients: a pilot, prospective study

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Authors

Davide Bolignano · Magna Graecia University

Marta Greco · Magna Graecia University

Pierangela Presta · Magna Graecia University

Αnila Duni · University of Ioannina

Mariateresa Zicarelli · Magna Graecia University

Simone Mercuri · Magna Graecia University

Efthymios Pappas ·

Abstract

Altered Humanin levels may impart prognostic information in ESKD-HD patients at risk of death or CV events. Future investigations are needed to confirm whether Humanin measurement could improve CV and mortality risk prediction beyond traditional risk models.

Topics & Keywords

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Nephrology

Volume 37, Issue 7, pp. 1863-1870

DOI: 10.1007/s40620-024-02032-4

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