Accurate dry weight assessment: reducing the incidence of hypertension and cardiac disease in patients on hemodialysis.

Wendy Purcell, Elizabeth Manias, Allison Williams, Rowan Walker

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Abstract

Hypertension is a major cause of cardiac disease in patients on hemodialysis (HD) and is most commonly due to hypervolemia. Removal of excess water during HD can successfully normalize blood pressure, but its success depends on an accurate assessment of dry weight. This article reviews the literature concerning hypertension in patients on HD and proposes that increased attention by dialysis staff to assessing dry weight may reduce the incidence of hypertension and cardiac disease in these patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)631-636; quiz 637-638
Number of pages8
JournalNephrology Nursing Journal
Volume31
Issue number6
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Externally publishedYes

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