Background and aims: The increase in oxidative stress is the main factor in acceleration of atherosclerosis, leading to death in hemodialysis patients. Vitamin C is one of the most important antioxidants that inhibits lipid peroxidation and improves ...
Background: Some studies have hypothesized the protective role of vitamin C against cardiovascular disorders (CVD) in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). This study was designed to assess plasma vitamin C concentration and its relationship to ...
Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the B-6 vitamers in plasma and related symptoms in hemodialysis subjects taking high- or low-dose vitamins. Methods: A total of 24 hemodialysis (HD) subjects were divided into two groups. Twelve ...
Abstract. Background: Dyspepsia is highly prevalent and easily assessed in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) and is not a traditional predictor of malnutrition. We sought to establish an association between dyspeptic ...
Abstract. Objective: Hemodialysis patients are prone to malnutrition because of diet or many uremic complications. The objective of this study is to determine whether thiamine deficiency is associated with regular dialysis patients. Methods: To determine ...
Abstract.Background: Disturbed oxidant/antioxidant status is involved in pathogenesis of anemia in end stage renal disease. There is evidence that vitamin E supplementation can increase blood hemoglobin in ...
Abstract.Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the main cause of death in hemodialysis (HD) patients and oxidative stress is an important risk factor for CVD. Superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) are primary ...
Abstract.Background: Elevated homocysteine levels and malnutrition are frequently detected in hemodialysis patients and are believed to exacerbate cardiovascular comorbidities. Omega-3 fatty acids have been postulated to lower homocysteine levels by up-...
Abstract.Background: The pathophysiological basis of chronic kidney disease and its complications, including cardiovascular disease, are associated with chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. We investigated the effects of active ...
Background: Vascular access by dialysis graft or fistula is of major importance for hemodialysis treatment. Vascular access occlusion is one main reason for hospitalization of patients on hemodialysis. Thrombophilic risk factors are discussed as one cause ...
During the last two decades the prevalence of patients needing chronic renal replacement therapy has increased progressively. Furthermore, the dialysis population has significantly changed. Patients are older, have multiple comorbidities, and have a ...
Cough has Many FacesAbstract. We report about a 35 year old previously apparently healthy male patient with terminal chronic renal failure due to IgA nephropathy. The initial symptoms were similar to those of a banal viral respiratory infection. Massive ...
Hyperkalemia in Patients on Chronic Hemodialysis (Exotic Cause, Life-Threatening Complication)Abstract. Hyperkalemia is the most frequent electrolyte disorder potentially leading to cardiac death in patients on chronic hemodialysis. The prevalence of ...