SUBJECT CONSULTANT REVIEW

Title of the article

Endotoxemia is related to systemic inflammation and atherosclerosis in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Authors

Szeto CC, Kwan BC, Chow KM, Lai KB, Chung KY, Leung CB, Li PK.

Journal
Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2008 Mar;3(2):431-6. Epub 2008 Feb 6.
Subject Consultant
P. Stenvinkel
Score (1 to 3 stars)
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Comments
This study of 30 PD patients shows that endotoxemia (LPS) was related to both CRP and carotid intima media thickness in PD.