Assessment of serum biomarkers that are useful in stratification of early mortality and cardiovascular risk is very important in the treatment of patients on chronic haemodialysis. This study examined the relationship between high sensitivity cTnI and NT-proBNP according to glomerular filtration rates and vascular access (native AV-fistula or permanent catheter) in patients on haemodialysis. Concentrations of hs-cTnI and NT-pro BNP were increased in 35% and 100% of patients.
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