Risk factors for cardiovascular disease in children on chronic hemodialysis: Traditional (general) risk factors, Part I

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Assessment of Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Children Undegoing Hemodialysis. A Mini Review

“…According to the data of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association, 55% of children on chronic hemodialysis receive hypertension treatment. Despite being treated, one third of all patients' blood pressure levels remain 10mmHg or more above the 95th percentile for the appropriate age, sex and height[23].The frequency of hypertension in children on hemodialysis in our study was 63%, even though around 45% were receiving hypertension treatment -ACE inhibitors and/or Ca jon antagonists[3]. Lately, most pediatric nephrologists tend to be aggressive in treating hypertension in their hemodialysis patients, thus achieving beter control over the hypertension.…”

“…INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular complications are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in children with end-stage renal disease treated with hemodialysis [1]. Though treatment with dialysis is usually a temporary measure prior to transplantation, the consequences of even relatively short-term dialysis still remain after successful childhood kidney transplantation [2,3]. Compared to the general population, the long-term survival rates of children with chronic kidney disease remain reduced [4].…”