Lung Ultrasound–Guided Dry Weight Assessment and Echocardiographic Measures in Hypertensive Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Controlled Study

ConclusionsA US-guided strategy for dry weight reduction is associated with decreased cardiac chamber dimensions and LV filling pressure, but no difference in systolic performance compared with usual care in hypertensive hemodialysis patients.FundingEuropean Renal Association–European Dialysis and Transplant Association.Trial RegistrationRegistered at ClinicalTrials.gov with study number NCT03058874.
Source: American Journal of Kidney Diseases - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research