High remnant-cholesterol levels increase the risk for end-stage renal disease: a nationwide, population-based, cohort study
Han Na Jung,
Ji Hye Huh,
Eun Roh
et al.
Abstract:Background
The effect of remnant-cholesterol (remnant-C) on incident end-stage renal disease (ESRD) has not been studied longitudinally. This retrospective cohort study evaluated the association between remnant-C and the development of ESRD in a nationwide Korean cohort.
Methods
Participants in a National Health Insurance Service health examination (n = 3,856,985) were followed up until the onset of ESRD. The median duration of follow-up was 10.3 y… Show more
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