Determinants of hemodialysis‐induced segmental wall motion abnormalities

In conclusion, patients with a history of clinical HF were at higher risk of intradialytic worsening of segmental WM. Further studies are needed to determine the mechanism of this association and whether cardioprotective medications could ameliorate this adverse cardiac effect of hemodialysis.

Source: Hemodialysis International - October 1, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: Ruth F. Dubin, Alexis L. Beatty, John R. Teerlink, Nelson B. Schiller, Ann F. Bolger, Dean Alokozai, Carmen A. Peralta, Kirsten L. Johansen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research