Adverse Effects of Conventional Thrice-Weekly Hemodialysis: Is It Time to Avoid 3-Day Interdialytic Intervals?

This article summarizes currently available epidemiologic and pathophysiologic evidence on the adverse effects related to the long interdialytic interval of thrice-weekly hemodialysis and discusses the need to research further alternative dialysis practices that could mitigate these risks. © 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel. PMID: 26139107 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - June 27, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Georgianos PI, Sarafidis PA, Sinha AD, Agarwal R Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research