Abstract:Öz Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate cardiac functions before and after hemodialysis in children with chronical renal failure. Materials and Methods: The study comprised 24 children undergoing hemodialysis more then six months. Conventional and tissue Doppler echocardiography was performed, NT-proBNP levels were measured before and after hemodialysis. Echocardiographic results were compared regard to hydration status which measured with body composition monitor and hypotension event during dialysis… Show more
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