Why the study?
Does low molecular weight heparin improve lipid profiles compared to unfractionated heparin in long-term hemodialysis patients?
Population
33 long-term hemodialysis patients, including 9 with Type IIb hyperlipidemia, 7 with Type IV hyperlipidemia…
Comparison
Low molecular weight heparin 40 anti-Xa U/kg… vs Unfractionated heparin.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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LMWH-associated lipid improvements in Type IIb hemodialysis patients are hypothesis-generating; RCTs needed before changing heparin practice.
Does low molecular weight heparin improve lipid profiles compared to unfractionated heparin in long-term hemodialysis patients?
Switching from unfractionated heparin to low molecular weight heparin for 6 months ameliorates hyperlipidemia in hemodialysis patients with Type IIb hyperlipidemia.
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