Pulmonary hypertension in hemodialysis patients
Joint Authors
Mahdavi-Mazdeh, Mitra
Alijavad Musawii, Sayyid
Yahya Zadah, Hooman
Azadi, Mitra
Yoosefnejad, Hajar
Ataiipoor, Yusuf
Source
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Issue
Vol. 19, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 2008), pp.189-193, 5 p.
Publisher
Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation
Publication Date
2008-04-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
- Patients
- Kidneys
- Diseases
- Chronic diseases
- Hypertension
- Hemodialysis
- Complications(Medicine)
- Kidney failure
- Diagnosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
Abstract EN
The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of primary pulmonary hypertension (PHT) among hemodialysis patients and search for possible etiologic factors.
The prevalence of PHT was prospectively estimated by Doppler echocardiogram in 62 long-term hemodialysis patients on the day post dialysis.
PHT (> 35 mm Hg) was found in 32 (51.6%) patients with a mean systolic pulmonary artery pressure of 39.6 ± 13.3 mmHg.
The hemoglobin and albumin levels were significantly lower in the PHT subgroup (11.1 ± 1.86 vs 9.8 ± 1.97 g / dL and 3.75 ± 0.44 vs 3.38 ± 0.32 g / dL, p = 0.01 and 0.02, respectively).
Our study demonstrates a surprisingly high prevalence of PHT among patients receiving long-term hemodialysis.
Early detection is important in order to avoid the serious consequences of the disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mahdavi-Mazdeh, Mitra& Alijavad Musawii, Sayyid& Yahya Zadah, Hooman& Azadi, Mitra& Yoosefnejad, Hajar& Ataiipoor, Yusuf. 2008. Pulmonary hypertension in hemodialysis patients. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation،Vol. 19, no. 2, pp.189-193.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ataiipoor, Yusuf…[et al.]. Pulmonary hypertension in hemodialysis patients. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation Vol. 19, no. 2 (Apr. 2008), pp.189-193.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mahdavi-Mazdeh, Mitra& Alijavad Musawii, Sayyid& Yahya Zadah, Hooman& Azadi, Mitra& Yoosefnejad, Hajar& Ataiipoor, Yusuf. Pulmonary hypertension in hemodialysis patients. Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation. 2008. Vol. 19, no. 2, pp.189-193.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-38201
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 193
Record ID
BIM-38201