Clinical predictors and outcomes of patients with pericardial effusion in chronic kidney disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pericardial effusion is common in hospitalized patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We sought to identify predictors and prognostic impact of pericardial effusion in CKD patients.

Hypothesis

Clinical and biochemical parameters can predict pericardial effusion in CKD patients.

Methods

In a retrospective nested case-control design, we analyzed hospitalized adult patients with CKD stage 4, 5, or end-stage renal disease diagnosed with pericardial effusion. Controls were same-stage CKD patients without effusion.

Results

Among 84 cases and 61 controls, 44% and 34% were on dialysis, respectively. The mean creatinine was higher among cases versus controls (8.4±6.0 vs. 6.0±3.4 mg/dL, P = 0.002). Effusion was moderate to large in 46% of cases. Independe

SUBMITTER: Ravi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6489712 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature