Thyroid Dysfunction in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Najoua Zbiti, Rhou Zbiti Hakima, Ezaitouni Fatima, Ouzeddoune Naima, Bayahia Rabia, Benamar Loubna
Primary Institution: Service de Néphrologie-Dialyse-Transplantation rénale, CHU Ibn Sina, Rabat, Maroc
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of thyroid disorders in chronic hemodialysis patients?
Conclusion
Thyroid dysfunction, particularly hypothyroidism, is common in chronic hemodialysis patients, with advanced age and inflammatory syndrome being significant risk factors.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of hypothyroidism was found to be 28% among the patients studied.
- Advanced age and inflammatory syndrome were identified as independent risk factors for biological hypothyroidism.
- All patients were clinically euthyroid, with no cases of goiter noted.
Takeaway
Many people on dialysis have thyroid problems, especially low thyroid hormone levels, which can be linked to age and inflammation.
Methodology
A retrospective study analyzing thyroid hormone levels and clinical parameters in 68 adult hemodialysis patients over three years.
Limitations
The study is retrospective and may not account for all confounding factors.
Participant Demographics
68 adult patients, predominantly female (42 women, 26 men), aged 18 to 72 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.001 for inflammatory syndrome, p=0.003 for age, p=0.04 for dialysis duration
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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