Serum cadmium levels are independently associated with endothelial function in hemodialysis patients

Kaya, Yuksel; Ari, Elif; Demir, Halit; Geçit, İlhan; BEYTUR, ALİ; Kaspar, Cigdem

doi:10.1007/s11255-011-0055-2

Serum cadmium levels are independently associated with endothelial function in hemodialysis patients

Kaya Y., Ari E., Demir H., Geçit İ., BEYTUR A., Kaspar C.

INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY, vol.44, no.5, pp.1487-1492, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 44 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2012
Doi Number: 10.1007/s11255-011-0055-2
Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1487-1492
Keywords: Cadmium, Cobalt, Endothelial function, Hemodialysis, CARDIOVASCULAR RISK-FACTORS, TRACE-ELEMENT STATUS, OXIDATIVE STRESS, MAINTENANCE HEMODIALYSIS, INFLAMMATION, DYSFUNCTION, DISEASE, METALS, TOXICITY, ZINC
Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Hemodialysis (HD) patients are at risk of deficiency of essential trace elements and excess of toxic trace elements. The aim of the study was to evaluate the relation between the serum levels of some trace elements and heavy metals (iron, zinc, manganese, copper, magnesium, cobalt, cadmium, and lead) and endothelial function in HD patients.