The relationship between apelin and cardiac parameters in patients on peritoneal dialysis: is there a new cardiac marker?

KARADAG, Serhat; OZTURK, Savas; Gursu, Meltem; Gurdal, Ahmet; basınoğlu, Filiz; YIGIT, Servet; Aydın, Zeki; UZUN, Sami; SUMNU, Abdullah; Oflaz, Huseyin; Kazancioglu, Rümeyza

doi:10.1186/1471-2369-15-18

The relationship between apelin and cardiac parameters in patients on peritoneal dialysis: is there a new cardiac marker?

KARADAG S., OZTURK S., Gursu M. , Gurdal A., basınoğlu F., YIGIT S., ...More

BMC NEPHROLOGY, vol.15, 2014 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 15
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1186/1471-2369-15-18
Title of Journal : BMC NEPHROLOGY

Abstract

Background: Many markers have been proposed for CVD risk assessment in dialysis population. Apelin is a peptide that has roles in cardiovascular functions and volume regulation namely vasodilation, decreased blood pressure (BP), positive inotropic effect and inhibition of antidiuretic hormone release. The aim of this study was to examine relationship of apelin levels with echocardiographic findings and laboratory parameters related with cardiovascular function and bone mineral metabolism among peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.