Is more frequent hemodialysis beneficial and what is the evidence?

Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The HEMO study results have shown that increasing dialysis dose in conventional thrice weekly hemodialysis does not improve patient outcomes. Interest has therefore turned to more frequent (daily) hemodialysis treatments. This review covers the rationale for such an approach together with a current review of the published study data. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent studies have suggested improvements in a number of intermediate …

Authors

Lindsay RM; Nesrallah G; Suri R; Garg A; Moist L

Journal

Current Opinion in Nephrology & Hypertension, Vol. 13, No. 6, pp. 631–635

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Publication Date

November 2004

DOI

10.1097/00041552-200411000-00008

ISSN

1062-4821

Associated Experts

Amit Garg

Assistant Professor (Part-Time), Faculty of Health Sciences

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