Abdominal fat deposition is associated with increased inflammation, protein–energy wasting and worse outcome in patients undergoingn haemodialysis

摘要

Objective. The role of obesity in promoting or preventing the complications of haemodialysis patients remains unclear, with several studies suggesting that obesity may even be beneficial. We tested the hypothesis that abdominal fat deposition in HD patients is a risk factor associated with both increased inflammation and protein–energy wasting (PEW), as well as elevated mortality risk.