Frequent Hemodialysis Schedules Are Associated with Reduced Levels of Dialysis-induced Cardiac Injury (Myocardial Stunning)

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Authors

Helen J. Jefferies · Royal Derby Hospital

Christopher W. McIntyre · Royal Derby Hospital

Abstract

Frequent HD regimes are associated with less dialysis-induced myocardial stunning compared with conventional HD. This may contribute to improved outcomes associated with frequent HD therapies.

Topics & Keywords

Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Muscle and Compartmental Disorders Neurological and metabolic disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology

Volume 6, Issue 6, pp. 1326-1332

DOI: 10.2215/cjn.05200610

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