Abstract
Plasma oxalate has been measured in 125 patients maintained on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis using an enzyme/bioluminescent assay. Values ranged between 6 and 134 mumol/l, with a positively skewed distribution. Multiple linear regression analysis with plasma oxalate as the dependent variable showed highly significant associations with the dose of ascorbic acid, dose of alfacalcidol, and plasma creatinine, and weaker associations with serum phosphate, serum calcium, and body weight. When the presence of other potential risk factors was taken into account, no significant relationship could be found between the presence of clinically evident cardiac or vascular disease and plasma oxalate.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
