The effect of hemodialysis on the body composition and cardiovascular disease markers in recently diagnosed end stage renal disease patients

SUMMARY AIM: Uremic toxins and excess fluid contributes to increased cardiovascular (CV) risk. We aimed to determine the body fluid status in patients who are just starting hemodialysis (HD) and to determine the effects of excess fluid removed by HD on the CV system. METHODS: A total of 52 patient...

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Main Authors: Umut Cakiroglu, Hakan Akdam, Ufuk Eryilmaz, Cagdas Akgullu, Ozgul Ozbek, Aslihan Karul Büyüköztürk, Harun Akar, Yavuz Yenicerioglu
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Language:English
Published: Associação Médica Brasileira
Series:Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira
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