Why the study?
What are the effects of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis on cardiac structure, function, and patient survival?
What are the effects of continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis on cardiac structure, function, and patient survival?
CAPD improves LV systolic function and volume in patients with LV enlargement or dysfunction, and offers survival comparable to hemodialysis except in elderly diabetics.
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Supports CAPD consideration for LV improvement in ESRD; leaves open randomized confirmation of survival parity with HD.
Alpert et al. (1995) studied this question.
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