Is a derangement of the maternal lipid profile associated with an elevated risk of congenital heart disease in the offspring?
A mildly deranged maternal lipid profile is associated with an increased risk of CHD offspring.
The higher prevalence of DNR and rate of withdrawal from hemodialysis in the United States are consistent with its greater legal and cultural emphasis on patient autonomy. By showing characteristics associated with these outcomes, this study contributes to our understanding of why hemodialysis patients request DNR or withdraw from treatment.