Why the study?
Does nocturnal haemodialysis improve ejection fraction in patients with end-stage renal failure and coexisting heart failure?
Population
6 patients with end-stage renal disease and coexisting heart failure, mean age 49.5+/-9 years.
Comparison
Nocturnal haemodialysis for a mean of 3.2+/-2.1… vs Conventional dialysis prior to conversion
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
mean 3.2+/-2.1 years
Authors
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Should not yet change practice in ESRD with heart failure; leaves open benefits pending randomized trials.
Does nocturnal haemodialysis improve ejection fraction in patients with end-stage renal failure and coexisting heart failure?
Conversion from conventional to nocturnal haemodialysis significantly improves ejection fraction and reduces blood pressure and cardiovascular medication requirements in ESRD patients with heart failure.
Christopher T. Chan (2002) studied this question.
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