Why the study?
Does reduced LVEF at the start of hemodialysis predict cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in ESRD patients?
Population
1,254 consecutive end-stage renal disease patients who electively started hemodialysis therapy, mean age 62…
Comparison
Reduced left ventricular ejection fraction… vs Normal or higher LVEF (LVEF ≥0.6)
Design
Cohort, Endpoint reviewers blinded to UCG analysis; UCG evaluated by…
Follow-up
median 4.2 years (up to 7 years)
Authors
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Supports LVEF assessment at hemodialysis initiation for prognostication; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes in ESRD.
Does reduced LVEF at the start of hemodialysis predict cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in ESRD patients?
Reduced LVEF at the initiation of hemodialysis is a strong, independent predictor of cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in ESRD patients.
Yamada et al. (2010) studied this question.
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