Abstract:Objective To investigate the plasma level of B-type natriuretic peptide(BNP) and its relationship with nutritional status in patients with end-stage renal disease receiving maintenance hemodialysis(MHD). Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted. A total of 116 MHD patients who met the observation criteria were included. The height, weight, upper arm circumference, calf circumference and grip strength in the patients were measured. The plasma BNP level was detected by immunoluminescence method, while skeletal muscle mass index(SMI) was measured by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Multiple linear regression analysis was performed to identify the influencing factors of plasma BNP level. Results The median plasma BNP level in MHD patients was 250.5(107.3,491.5) pg/mL. Plasma BNP level was positively correlated with age(P<0.05), and was negatively correlated with intracellular water content, body mass index, upper arm circumference, calf circumference, grip strength, SMI, hemoglobin and serum total cholesterol(all P<0.05). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that body mass index, hemoglobin, age and serum total cholesterol level were independent influencing factors for plasma BNP level in MHD patients(β=-0.299, P<0.001; β=-0.283, P=0.001; β=0.242, P=0.005; β=-0.187, P=0.030). Conclusion The plasma BNP level in MHD patients is higher than that in the general population, and lower body mass index, hemoglobin and serum total cholesterol levels are associated with higher plasma BNP levels.