| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5685432 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2016 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Excess volume accumulation over the long interdialytic interval in hemodialysis patients results in higher left and right atrial enlargement and RVSP elevation, which clinically corresponds to pulmonary circulation overload, providing one plausible pathway for the excess mortality risk during this period.
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Authors
Konstantinos MD, Pantelis A. MD, MSc, PhD, Vasilios MD, MSc, PhD, Charalampos MD, MSc, Panagiotis I. MD, PhD, Konstantinos MD, Antonios MD, PhD, Georgios MD, PhD, Pavlos MD, PhD, Anastasios N. MD, PhD, Haralambos MD, PhD,