Abstract
Background/Aims: Hemodialysis is associated with acute changes in several physiologic factors. Previous studies have suggested significant clinical and quality of life (QOL) benefits of daily hemodialysis (DHD) compared with 3 times weekly hemodialysis (CHD). We conducted a prospective trial to evaluate the effects of switching chronic hemodialysis patients to in-center DHD for a 12-month period. Methods: There were no exclusion criteria. Patients received hemodialysis 6 times per week. The study set a standardized weekly Kt/V (stdKt/V) goal of 3.0. A broad array of clinical parameters was determined. QOL was assessed with multiple instruments. Results: Eleven subjects completed 12 months and 12 completed 6 months on DHD. Significant changes relative to baseline at 12 months of DHD included decreased BP and improvements in QOL parameters by multiple techniques. 100% of patients at 12 months wished to continue DHD. Conclusions: DHD offers advantages over CHD with respect to improved QOL and BP control.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 320-328 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Blood Purification |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Blood pressure
- Daily dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Quality of life
- Standardized Kt/V