Table 2.
Prevalence of carnitine deficiency in patients undergoing PD (n = 60).
| Carnitine levels | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Free carnitine <20 μmol/L | 5 (8) |
| Acyl carnitine/free carnitine ratio >0.4 | 56 (93) |
PD: peritoneal dialysis.
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