Intensive and home hemodialysis : acute effects and long-term outcomes

T. Cornelis

doi:10.26481/dis.20150610tc

Intensive and home hemodialysis : acute effects and long-term outcomes

T. Cornelis

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Abstract

Most patients with terminal kidney failure undergo hemodialysis three times a week in a hospital. Hemodialysis can also be done at home, which allows for longer (night) and more frequent (intensive) dialysis. In addition to the known benefits of intensive home hemodialysis on life expectancy, quality of life, and cardiovascular functioning, this dissertation demonstrates additional advantages. These include increased stability of blood pressure and heart function, improved waste removal during dialysis, and protective effects in pregnant women and older dialysis patients. Finally, this dissertation also reveals that intensive home hemodialysis can reduce costs compared to traditional hemodialysis offered by hospitals.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Maastricht University
Supervisors/Advisors	Kooman, Jeroen, Supervisor Leunissen, Karel, Supervisor Chan, C.T., Co-Supervisor, External person van der Sande, Franciscus, Supervisor
Award date	10 Jun 2015
Place of Publication	Maastricht
Publisher	Datawyse / Universitaire Pers Maastricht
Print ISBNs	9789461594402
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26481/dis.20150610tc
Publication status	Published - 2015

Keywords

kidney failure
(home) hemodialysis

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