Key result
Maintenance hemodialysis patients had lower than normal predialysis NE, EPI, and DPM levels (29, 7.3, and 4.8 pg/ml), but postdialysis levels approximated those of normal subjects.
Why the study?
Does maintenance hemodialysis cause major distortion of plasma catecholamine levels in patients?
Population
Patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis
Comparison
Maintenance hemodialysis and postural changes vs Normal subjects (reference values)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Maintenance hemodialysis appears compatible with near-normal postdialysis catecholamine levels; Level 4 data leaves open causal and prognostic implications.
Observational
Does maintenance hemodialysis cause major distortion of plasma catecholamine levels in patients?
Maintenance hemodialysis can be performed without causing major distortions in plasma catecholamine levels.
Corder et al. (2008) conducted an observational in Maintenance hemodialysis. Maintenance hemodialysis vs. Normal subjects was evaluated on Plasma catecholamine, dopamine beta-hydroxylase, and renin levels. Maintenance hemodialysis patients had lower than normal predialysis NE, EPI, and DPM levels (29, 7.3, and 4.8 pg/ml), but postdialysis levels approximated those of normal subjects.
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