Key result
ESRD on hemodialysis linked to ~75% prevalence of echocardiographic changes, predominantly LVH and diastolic dysfunction.
Why the study?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in ESRD patients on maintenance hemodialysis, but major echocardiographic abnormalities in this population need further identification.
What are the major echocardiographic abnormalities in adult patients with end-stage renal disease on maintenance hemodialysis?
Population
40 ESRD patients on maintenance hemodialysis and 10 healthy volunteers
Comparison
ESRD patients on hemodialysis vs healthy volunteers
Design
Case-control study
Authors
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Supports echocardiography consideration in maintenance hemodialysis; leaves open whether detection improves outcomes in ESRD.
Case-Control (n=50)
What are the major echocardiographic abnormalities in adult patients with end-stage renal disease on maintenance hemodialysis?
There is a high prevalence of echocardiographic abnormalities, particularly left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction, among patients with ESRD on maintenance hemodialysis.
Fahim et al. (2016) conducted a case-control in End-stage renal disease (ESRD) on maintenance hemodialysis (n=50). End-stage renal disease on maintenance hemodialysis vs. Apparently healthy volunteers was evaluated on Echocardiographic changes. End-stage renal disease on maintenance hemodialysis was associated with a 75% prevalence of echocardiographic changes, predominantly left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction.
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