Prevalence and risk factors of fluid overload in Southern Chinese continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis patients.

BACKGROUND: Fluid overload is frequently present in CAPD patients and one of important predictors of mortality. The aim of this study is to investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors in a cohort study of Southern Chinese CAPD patients. METHODS: The patients (receiving CAPD 3 months and more) in our center were investigated from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009. Multi-frequency bioelectrical impedance analysis was used to assess the patient's body composition and fluid status. RESULTS: A total of 307 CAPD patients (43% male, mean age 47.8±15.3 years) were enrolled, with a median duration of PD 14.6 (5.9-30.9) months. Fluid overload (defined by Extracellular water/Total body water (ECW/TBW)≥0.40) was present in 205 (66.8%) patients. Univariate analysis indicated that ECW/TBW were inversely associated with body mass index (r = -0.11, P = 0.047), subjective global assessment score (r = -0.11, P = 0.004), body fat mass (r = -0.15, P = 0.05), serum albumin (r = -0.32, P