High Dialysate Calcium Concentration May Cause More Sympathetic Stimulus During Hemodialysis

Conclusion: Although higher DCa is associated with better hemodynamic tolerability during hemodialysis, this occurs at the expense of increased sympathetic activity. Higher sympathetic activity was associated with a decrease of ABI during hemodialysis.Kidney Blood Press Res 2016;41:978-985
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research