Evaluation of the Relationship between the Serum Alkaline Phosphatase Level at Dialysis Initiation and All-Cause Mortality: A Multicenter, Prospective Study.

Journal: Nephron extra
Published Date: Nov 28, 2017

Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIM: High serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels predict mortality independent of bone metabolism parameters and liver function test results in patients on hemodialysis. The relationship between serum ALP at dialysis initiation and mortality during maintenance dialysis is unknown; therefore, we aimed to identify an association.

Authors

  • Akiko Owaki
    Department of Nephrology and Connective Tissue Disorders, Tosei Hospital, Seto, Japan.
  • Daijo Inaguma
    Department of Nephrology, Fujita Health University, Toyoake, Japan.
  • Akihito Tanaka
    Department of Nephrology and Blood Purification Center, Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Daini Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.
  • Hibiki Shinjo
    Department of Nephrology and Blood Purification Center, Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Daini Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.
  • Shinichiro Inaba
    Department of Nephrology and Connective Tissue Disorders, Tosei Hospital, Seto, Japan.
  • Kei Kurata
    Department of Nephrology and Connective Tissue Disorders, Tosei Hospital, Seto, Japan.

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