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Beneficial effects of nocturnal hemodialysis in a hemodynamically unstable patient with AL-amyloidosis.
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PMID:  22712540     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
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We present a patient with primary systemic AL-amyloidosis, who stabilized hemodynamically on nocturnal hemodialysis (NHD). The NHD allowed a significant reduction in ultrafiltration rates which likely underlies the procedural tolerability. It also provided an increase in urea clearance, better control of serum phosphorus levels without the use of any binders, and normalization of blood pressure despite the discontinuation of all antihypertensive agents. Given the autonomic derangements associated with AL-amyloidosis pathophysiology and the clinical benefits of NHD on hemodynamic stability, the use of intensive hemodialysis may be considered for the management of patients with unstable hemodynamic profiles.
Authors:
Konstantina Trigka; Periklis Dousdampanis; Christopher T Chan
Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2012-6-20
Journal Detail:
Title:  Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1542-4758     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2012 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-6-20     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101093910     Medline TA:  Hemodial Int     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Copyright Information:
© 2012 The Authors. Hemodialysis International © 2012 International Society for Hemodialysis.
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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