Cross-sectional study reveals high rates of echocardiographic abnormalities in ESRD patients on hemodialysis, indicating potential cardiovascular risks.
Key Points
Severe left ventricular dysfunction was found in 41.8% of patients with end-stage renal disease.
Diastolic dysfunction ≥ grade 2 was observed in 21.4% of the patients receiving hemodialysis.
Echocardiography identified left ventricular hypertrophy in 15.8% of patients on maintenance hemodialysis.
Routine echocardiographic monitoring may help in early detection of cardiac abnormalities related to ESRD.