Bivariate statistical analysis showed patients with a CVC had higher plasma galectin-3 concentrations in those with chronic kidney disease, a higher Charlson index, or that the catheter was in the subclavian vein (this last observation may be related to the fact that subclavian catheters are more susceptible to infection than peripheral catheters, as they are shorter and closer to the otorhinopharyngeal system). Here, LGALS3 is linked to chronic kidney disease.