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World J Nephrol. Jun 25, 2026; 15(2): 118360
Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118360
Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118360
Table 2 Hydration parameters before and after the hemodialysis session (n = 54), median (interquartile rage)/ mean ± SD
| Parameters | Before dialysis | After dialysis | P value |
| SBP (mmHg) | 137 (129-161) | 143 (124-158) | 1.000 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 76 (67-88) | 78 (70-98) | 0.608 |
| Total body water (L) | 36.94 ± 7.02 | 33.27 ± 6.42 | < 0.001 |
| Intracellular water (L) | 19.06 ± 4.15 | 18.12 ± 3.92 | < 0.001 |
| Intracellular water (%) | 51.50 ± 4.48 | 53.87 ± 5.41 | < 0.001 |
| Extracellular water (L) | 17.89 ± 3.62 | 15.15 ± 3.26 | < 0.001 |
| Extracellular water (%) | 48.49 ± 4.48 | 45.56 ± 4.68 | < 0.001 |
| NT pro-BNP (ng/mL) | 0.677 (0.182-2.422) | 0.549 (0.138-2.322) | 0.002 |
| Overhydration (L) | -0.36 ± 2.93 | -3.43 ± 2.57 | < 0.001 |
| Overhydration/extracellular water (%) | -3.95 ± 16.80 | -25.34 ± 19.88 | < 0.001 |
| Extracellular water/weight (%) | 24.81 ± 3.36 | 21.55 ± 2.99 | < 0.001 |
- Citation: Borges GLS, Mendes LR, Trombim IC, Goes CR, Vogt BP. Bioelectrical impedance analysis for assessing hydration status in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. World J Nephrol 2026; 15(2): 118360
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v15/i2/118360.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v15.i2.118360