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Affiliation
Division of Nephrology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.
Authors
Bansal N, Chertow GM, Himmelfarb J, Zelnick LR
Studies
Citation
Bansal N, Zelnick LR, Himmelfarb J, Chertow GM. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Measures and Clinical Outcomes in CKD. Am J Kidney Dis 2018 Nov;72(5):662-672. Epub 2018 Jun 6.Abstract
Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) provides a noninvasive assessment of body composition. BIA measures of cell integrity (phase angle) and hydration (vector length) have been associated with mortality among patients receiving dialysis. Whether these measures are associated with clinical outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is unknown.