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Visceral fat area is a better predictor than coronary artery calcification score for cardiovascular outcomes and All-cause deat

Nephrology
Author
Xiong et al.
Used Parameters : FFM, MM, VFA

Publication Year : 2020

Country : China

Journal : Journal of Renal Nutrition

Objectives The aim of this study is to compare the prognostic effects of visceral fat area (VFA) with coronary artery calcification score (CACs) in patients on maintenance hemodialysis. Design and Methods In the prospective study with no intervention, clinical characteristics and serum biochemical indexes at baseline for each patient were collected through the electronic medical records. Body composition assessment using bioelectrical impedance analysis, computed tomography examination with the Agatston scoring method …
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