Causes of chronic renal failure among Iranian hemolysis patients
Joint Authors
Haghpanah, Suzan
Malikakan, Layla
Pakfetrat, Maryam
Malekmakan, Alireza
Khajehdehi, Parviz
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 20, Issue 3 (30 Jun. 2009), pp.501-504, 4 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2009-06-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) is characterized by impaired renal function, which is progressive and irreversible.
This study was carried out to investigate the status and causes of CRF in HD patients in Fars Province, Iran.
In this cross-sectional study, HD patients were evaluated in Fars province.
Information for demographic characteristics, and medical history were obtained by using a questionnaire administered by trained staff.
633 cases including 371 male and 262 female were studied.
The mean KT / V was 1 0.4.
KT / V > 1.2 was achieved in only 32.1% (203 / 633) of all patients.
The mean BMI was 24 ± 4.5.
The most common causes of CRF were hypertension (30.5%) and diabetes mellitus (30.1%).
In conclusion most common causes of CRF in this region were hypertension and diabetes mellitus.
Better management of hypertension and diabetes could prevent patients from ending up with end stage renal disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Malikakan, Layla& Haghpanah, Suzan& Pakfetrat, Maryam& Malekmakan, Alireza& Khajehdehi, Parviz. 2009. Causes of chronic renal failure among Iranian hemolysis patients. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 20, no. 3, pp.501-504.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Malikakan, Layla…[et al.]. Causes of chronic renal failure among Iranian hemolysis patients. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 20, no. 3 (Sep. 2009), pp.501-504.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Malikakan, Layla& Haghpanah, Suzan& Pakfetrat, Maryam& Malekmakan, Alireza& Khajehdehi, Parviz. Causes of chronic renal failure among Iranian hemolysis patients. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2009. Vol. 20, no. 3, pp.501-504.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-36911
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 504
Record ID
BIM-36911