Perirenal fat thickness is associated with metabolic risk factors in patients with chronic kidney disease

• Main Authors: Luis D'Marco (Author), Juan Salazar (Author), Marie Cortez (Author), Mar?a Salazar (Author), Marjorie Wettel (Author), Marcos Lima-Mart?nez (Author), Edward Rojas (Author), Willy Roque (Author), Valmore Berm?dez (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology, 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background : Adipose tissue accumulation in specific body compartments has been associated with diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia. Perirenal fat (PRF) may lead to have direct lipotoxic effects on renal function and intrarenal hydrostatic pressure. This study was undertaken to explore the assoc...