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[Haemofiltration in terminal renal failure (author's transl)]
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|June 8, 1979
Summary
Low-molecular retention products increase with long-term haemodialysis. Haemofiltration is better tolerated and improves outcomes for patients with dialysis-resistant hypertension and uraemic polyneuropathy.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Renal Replacement Therapy
Context:
- Long-term haemodialysis can lead to rising concentrations of low-molecular retention products.
- Chronic dialysis patients may experience complications or intolerance to conventional treatments.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of haemofiltration compared to conventional haemodialysis.
- To assess the impact of haemofiltration on dialysis-resistant hypertension and uraemic polyneuropathy.
Summary:
- Haemofiltration was performed in 18 patients undergoing chronic dialysis.
- Results indicate haemofiltration is generally better tolerated than conventional haemodialysis.
- The treatment showed benefits for patients with dialysis-resistant hypertension and favourably influenced uraemic polyneuropathy.
Impact:
- Haemofiltration may be a beneficial alternative for patients with specific complications of chronic kidney disease.
- Potential indications include dialysis-resistant hypertension, severe polyneuropathy, and dialysis intolerance.
- This study contributes to understanding advanced renal replacement therapies.