Key result
Hemodialysis is linked to more frequent and severe valvular abnormalities, correlating with age and duration.
Observational (n=75)
Doppler echocardiography reveals a high prevalence of valvular abnormalities in hemodialysis patients, suggesting a need for routine screening in this population, particularly in older patients and those on long-term dialysis.
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May support closer valvular surveillance in older long-term hemodialysis patients; leaves open whether screening improves outcomes.
STINEBAUGH et al. (1995) conducted an observational in End-stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis (n=75). Hemodialysis for end-stage renal disease vs. Normal subjects was evaluated on Prevalence and severity of valvular and perivalvular abnormalities. Hemodialysis for end-stage renal disease was associated with a higher prevalence and severity of valvular abnormalities compared to normal subjects, correlating with age and dialysis duration.
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