Abstract:Background: Patients on hemodialysis (HD) are known to exhibit low values of regional cerebral oxygenation (rSO2) and impaired cognitive functioning. The etiology of both is currently unknown. Objective: To determine the feasibility of serially monitoring rSO2 in patients initiating HD. In addition, we sought to investigate how rSO2 is related to hemodynamic and dialysis parameters. Design: Prospective observational study. Setting: Single-center tertiary academic teaching hospital in Ontario, Canada. Participa… Show more
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