Changing the paradigm of bicarbonate (HCO3 −) hemodialysis prescription in Portugal: a 24-month prospective study

Changing the paradigm of bicarbonate (HCO3 −) hemodialysis prescription in Portugal: a 24-month prospective study

Abstract Background Metabolic acidosis is common in hemodialysis (HD) patients. The KDOQI guidelines therapeutic goal is pre-dialysis HCO3 − ≥ 22 mmol/L. The aim of the study was to evaluate an individualized HCO3 − hemodialysis prescription as a preventing factor of metabolic changes. Methods Twent...

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Main Authors: Rita Valério Alves, Hernâni Gonçalves, Karina Lopes, Flora Sofia, Ana Vila Lobos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:Renal Replacement Therapy
Subjects:
Hemodialysis
Bicarbonate
Metabolic acidosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41100-020-00302-y

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