The multivariate Cox regression model showed that the baseline AACS independently predicted all-cause mortality (Medium AACS group vs. Low AACS group: HR 2.028, 95% CI 1.014–4.057, P = 0.046; High AACS group vs. Low AACS group: HR 2.438, 95% CI 1.246–4.772, P = 0.009) after adjusting for age, gender, BMI, hypertension, diabetes, previous CVD, PD duration, total Kt/V, serum albumin, TG, and use of calcium-based phosphate binders (Table 3). This evidence concerns the gene ALB and diabetes mellitus.