| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9308493 | Kidney International | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Our results show that active smoking, obesity, and time on dialysis before transplantation are modifiable risk factors associated with an increased risk of mortality after transplantation in elderly recipients. They represent potential targets for interventions aimed at improving patient and graft survival in elderly patients.
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Authors
Heloise Cardinal, Marie-Josee Hebert, Elham Rahme, Isabelle Houde, Dana Baran, Melanie Masse, Anne Boucher, Jacques L.E. Lorier,