The mean age was 66.1 ± 12.2 years, the mean dialysis vintage was 5.9 ± 6.6 years, and the mean serum albumin concentration was 3.9 ± 0.3 g/dL; 52.5% were male; 54.5% had diabetes mellitus; 79.7% had hypertension; 25.8% had cardiovascular diseases; and 92.6% patients had adequate dialysis (Kt/V > 1.2). The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is cardiovascular disorder.