Acute effects of haemodialysis on endothelial function and large artery elasticity
Author(s) -
Markus Kosch,
A. Levers,
Michael Barenbrock,
F Matzkies,
Roland M. Schaefer,
Klaus Kisters,
K. H. Rahn,
Martin Hausberg
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
nephrology dialysis transplantation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.654
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1460-2385
pISSN - 0931-0509
DOI - 10.1093/ndt/16.8.1663
Subject(s) - medicine , brachial artery , cardiology , hemodialysis , blood pressure , distension , pulse wave velocity , sphygmomanometer , dialysis , endothelium , common carotid artery , surgery , carotid arteries
Disturbances of functional properties of large arteries contribute to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage renal disease. However, it is not clear whether haemodialysis per se acutely affects mechanical vessel wall properties or endothelial function.
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