Cardiovascular Mortality and Dialysis Access–related Infections: Is There a Link? Anil K. Saxena, MD, B.R. Panhotra, MD, PhD, MNAMS American Journal of Kidney Diseases Volume 46, Issue 6, Pages 1149-1150 (December 2005) DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2005.08.035 Copyright © 2005 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 Proposed relationships among infection, inflammation, oxidative stress, and the development of CVD in long-term hemodialysis patients. Abbreviations: IL-6, interleukin 6; TNF-α, tumor necrosis factor α; PTFE, polytetrafluoroethylene; HD, hemodialysis. American Journal of Kidney Diseases 2005 46, 1149-1150DOI: (10.1053/j.ajkd.2005.08.035) Copyright © 2005 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Terms and Conditions