Does hemodialysis need to be initiated to improve platelet function in CKD G5 patients ? A pilot prospective, observational cohort study

Conclusion: HD for the sole purpose of improving platelet function is only of benefit in the subgroup of patients with an abnormal CADPCT at baseline, with close to 50% normalizing their platelet function after three sessions of low flow, short duration, counter-current HD.

Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - February 9, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Vinod B Murakonda Anjali Mohapatra Tulasi Geevar Ramya Vijayan Shailesh Kakde Shibu Jacob Suceena Alexander Vinoi G David Sukesh C Nair Santosh Varughese Anna T Valson Source Type: research