Key result
Long-term hemodialysis was associated with mitral valve abnormalities, including chordae tendineae fibrosis (4 cases) and mitral anulus calcification (2 cases) in 6 autopsy patients.
Observational (n=6)
Long-term hemodialysis is associated with previously overlooked mitral valve abnormalities, including chordal fibrosis and annular calcification, which can be detected antemortem via echocardiography.
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Mitral apparatus changes may occur in long-term hemodialysis; leaves open clinical significance and need for prospective studies.
Cyril Abrahams (1982) conducted an observational in Long-term hemodialysis (n=6). Long-term hemodialysis was evaluated on Abnormalities in the mitral valve apparatus (fibrosis, thickening, and calcification). Long-term hemodialysis was associated with mitral valve abnormalities, including chordae tendineae fibrosis (4 cases) and mitral anulus calcification (2 cases) in 6 autopsy patients.
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