Predictors of autonomic dysfunction among predialysis chronic kidney disease patients in Nigeria

Conclusion: AD is common among predialysis CKD patients in Nigeria, and best predicted by the presence of postural dizziness, nocturnal diarrhea, and impotence in men. Physicians should, therefore, be on the lookout for these features for prompt and adequate management of cases.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - July 9, 2018 Category: Rural Health Authors: OD Onodugo II Ulasi CK Ijoma EB Arodiwe JU Okoye BA Ezeala-Adikaibe NP Onodugo EO Ugwu Source Type: research