Inflammation and wasting in chronic kidney disease: Partners in crime C.M. Avesani, J.J. Carrero, J. Axelsson, A.R. Qureshi, B. Lindholm, P. Stenvinkel Kidney International Volume 70, Pages S8-S13 (December 2006) DOI: 10.1038/sj.ki.5001969 Copyright © 2006 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Factors contributing to the occurrence of wasting in CKD. Kidney International 2006 70, S8-S13DOI: (10.1038/sj.ki.5001969) Copyright © 2006 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Patients survival curve showing CDV mortality adjusted for age, gender, and diabetes in 310 CKD stage 5 patients divided according to the presence of wasting (subjective global assessment – SGA≥2) and inflammation (CRP≥10mg/l) at start of the dialysis treatment. Kidney International 2006 70, S8-S13DOI: (10.1038/sj.ki.5001969) Copyright © 2006 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 Potential pathways linking chronic inflammation to the development of wasting in CKD. Kidney International 2006 70, S8-S13DOI: (10.1038/sj.ki.5001969) Copyright © 2006 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions