In the univariate analysis of the competing risk model, the risk factors associated with overall mortality were age, female gender, higher CCI, DM, coronary artery disease (CAD), congestive heart failure, CVD, lower serum albumin level, serum creatinine level, higher serum C-reactive protein level, lower total weekly urea and creatinine clearance (Kt/V and WCCr) (Table 5). Here, CRP is linked to congestive heart failure.