Cardiovascular and Neurological Problems

Autor: J. Zingraff, P. Jungers, N. K. Man
Rok vydání: 1995
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Zdroj: Long-Term Hemodialysis ISBN: 9789401040167
DOI: 10.1007/978-94-011-0027-4_8
Popis: Cardiac and vascular disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in dialysis patients. Hypertension, lipid disturbances and uremic toxicity play a key role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disorders. Overall, cardiac complications account for 40% of deaths in dialysis patients and up to 50% when adding cerebrovascular accidents (Figure 8-1).
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