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Confronting Practical Problems for Initiation of On-line Hemodiafiltration Therapy

Yang Wook Kim1, Sihyung Park1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.

Electrolyte & Blood Pressure : E & BP
|July 26, 2016
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Online hemodiafiltration effectively removes middle and large molecules, unlike conventional hemodialysis. This advanced therapy offers improved patient outcomes and mortality benefits, though setup limitations exist.

Keywords:
DialyzerHemodiafiltrationLimitationWater

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