Pulmonary hypertension in patients with end stage renal disease undergoing hemodialysis

Conclusion: In patients with ESRD undergoing HD, PH was a common finding being associated with increased PVR, a longer duration of HD and chronic glomerulonephritis as etiology for ESRD. The majority of patients with PH had altered left ventricular systolic function, predisposing them to an increased risk to develop heart failure.

Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 6, 2020 Category: Rural Health Authors: M Tudoran T Ciocarlie A Mates SA Pescariu A AbuAwwad C Tudoran Source Type: research