Results: 41

Predictores de fuerza de presión palmar en hemodiálisis en un centro único en Argentina

INTRODUCCIÓN: Existe una alta incidencia de fracturas en pacientes con enfermedad crónica terminal. Esto se debe en parte a la enfermedad óseo mineral del enfermo renal crónico y en parte a la alta prevalencia de debilidad muscular en esta población. OBJETIVO: Nuestro objetivo fue evaluar cuáles so...

Sodium thiosulfate and pamidronate for treatment of calciphylaxis: case report

Colomb. med; 49 (4), 2018
Abstract Introduction: Calciphylaxis is an infrequent disease that almost exclusively affects patients with chronic kidney disease, although cases have been observed in patients without renal function impairment. The diagnosis is mainly made by clinical manifestations and subsequently confirmed by radio...

Estomatitis Urémica como Complicación Oral de Insuficiencia Renal Crónica: Reporte de Caso y Revisión de la Literatura

RESUMEN: La Estomatitis Urémica es una lesión oral poco frecuente que se presenta generalmente en pacientes con insuficiencia renal crónica avanzada o no tratada. A continuación, se reporta un caso clínico de un paciente masculino de 22 años de edad que acude a un servicio de urgencia con la presen...

Polymorphism related to cardiovascular risk in hemodialysis subjects: a systematic review

J. bras. nefrol; 40 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of mortality in hemodialysis (HD) subjects. In addition to the traditional risk factors that are common in these individuals, genetic factors are also involved, with emphasis on single nucleotide polymorphs (SNPs). In this context, the pr...

The effect of hemodialysis on the body composition and cardiovascular disease markers in recently diagnosed end stage renal disease patients

SUMMARY AIM: Uremic toxins and excess fluid contributes to increased cardiovascular (CV) risk. We aimed to determine the body fluid status in patients who are just starting hemodialysis (HD) and to determine the effects of excess fluid removed by HD on the CV system. METHODS: A total of 52 patients wit...

Stage effect of chronic kidney disease in erectile function

Int. braz. j. urol; 44 (1), 2018
ABSTRACT Purpose The study aims to assess the influence of the stage of chronic kidney disease and glomerular filtration rate on prevalence and degree of erectile dysfunction. Materials and Methods This transversal study, conducted from May 2013 to December 2015, included patients with chronic kidney d...

Tendência e causa múltipla de óbito por insuficiência renal crônica em município da Amazônia brasileira

Resumo O presente estudo buscou observar a tendência de mortalidade por insuficiência renal crônica (IRC) e verificar as causas básicas e associadas na capital do Acre, Amazônia brasileira. Para tanto, foi realizado um estudo ecológico com dados de óbitos por IRC do DATASUS ocorridos entre 1986 e ...

Prurido no paciente em hemodiálise: associação com ingestão de fósforo e nível sérico de cálcio

Rev. gaúch. enferm; 39 (), 2018
Resumo OBJETIVO Analisar a associação entre a ocorrência do prurido e a adesão à dieta prescrita, indicadores bioquímicos da função renal e a qualidade da hemodiálise, em pacientes renais crônicos. MÉTODO Estudo transversal, realizado em uma clínica de diálise no Nordeste do Brasil, com 20...

EPIC Trial: education programme impact on serum phosphorous control in CKD 5D patients on hemodialysis

J. bras. nefrol; 39 (4), 2017
Abstract Introduction: In stage 5D chronic kidney disease (CKD 5D) patients, the encouragement of treatment adherence by health professionals is a significant clinical challenge. Objectives: This study evaluates the impact of a nutritional education programme on hyperphosphatemia, utilizing the transth...

Variables associated with lung congestion as assessed by chest ultrasound in diabetics undergoing hemodialysis

J. bras. nefrol; 39 (4), 2017
Abstract Introduction: Ultrasound is an emerging method for assessing lung congestion but is still seldom used. Lung congestion is an important risk of cardiac events and death in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on hemodialysis (HD). Objective: We investigated possible variables associated with...