Hypoalbuminemia seems to be associated with a higher rate of hospitalization in hemodialysis patients

Abstract Introduction: Anemia, inflammation and hypoalbuminemia are frequent disorders among patients underwent hemodialysis. There are few national data, particularly from Northeast region where anemia and malnourished were common findings, analyzing the association between these conditions and clinical outcomes. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the presence of anemia, inflammation and hypoalbuminemia on clinical outcomes (death and hospitalization) of hemodialysis patients. Methods: In this prospective observational study 221 adult patients were evaluated, considering the presence of anemia (hemoglobin ≤ 10 g/dL), inflammation (C-reactive protein (CRP) ≥ 0,5 mg/dL) and hypoalbuminemia (albumin