Why the study?
Does continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) compared to continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) affect left ventricular mass index in uremic patients?
Population
32 uremic patients on maintenance peritoneal dialysis therapy without anatomical heart disease or history of…
Comparison
Continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) vs Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
Design
Cross-sectional, nonrandomized, open
Authors
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Supports targeting nighttime BP load in PD patients; leaves open whether CCPD increases LV mass versus CAPD.
Does continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) compared to continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) affect left ventricular mass index in uremic patients?
In peritoneal dialysis patients, ambulatory nighttime systolic BP load >30% is independently associated with left ventricular hypertrophy, and CCPD is associated with higher LV mass index compared to CAPD.
Wang et al. (2001) studied this question.
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