Cardiac and vascular structure and function parameters do not improve with alternate nightly home hemodialysis: An interventional cohort study

Cardiac and vascular structure and function parameters do not improve with alternate nightly home hemodialysis: An interventional cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nightly extended hours hemodialysis may improve left ventricular hypertrophy and function and endothelial function but presents problems of sustainability and increased cost. The effect of alternate nightly home hemodialysis (NHD) on...

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Main Authors: Johnson David W, Jeffries Janine K, Matsumoto Aya, Coombes Jeffrey, Hawley Carmel M, Haluska Brian, Jeffriess Leanne, van Eps Carolyn L, Campbell Scott B, Isbel Nicole M, Mudge David W, Marwick Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
Diastolic Function
Ejection Fraction
Left Ventricular Mass Index
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Nocturnal Hemodialysis
Carotid Intima-Media Thickness
Oxidative Stress
Arterial Compliance
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/12/51

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