Efficacy and safety of low ‐dose heparin in hemodialysis

Discussion: Low‐dose heparinization did not compromise dialysis adequacy and permitted ESA dose reduction. Our findings suggest that in prevalent patients on HD, UFH dose of 15–20 units/kg loading and 500 units/hour maintenance was medically safe and effective.

Source: Hemodialysis International - April 18, 2017 Category: Hematology Authors: Mariana Murea, Gregory B. Russell, Pirouz Daeihagh, Anita M. Saran, Karan Pandya, Mark Cabrera, John M. Burkart, Barry I. Freedman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research