[Severe 25-OH vitamin D deficiency in patients on chronic hemodialysis].

Introduction: 25-OH vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased cardiovascular mortality in general population and in chronic kidney disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate 25-OH-Vitamin D (25-D) serum levels in chronic hemodialysis (HD) patients and its relationship with cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular risk factors.

Material And Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study with 187 prevalent HD patients (106 M/ 81 F) in chronic hemodialysis.