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Dialysis in the haemophilia patient: a practical approach to care
Author(s) -
LAMBING A.,
KURIAKOSE P.,
LANZON J.,
KACHALSKY E.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
haemophilia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.213
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1365-2516
pISSN - 1351-8216
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2516.2008.01872.x
Subject(s) - medicine , haemophilia , dialysis , intensive care medicine , haemophilia b , haemophilia a , population , coronary artery disease , nephrotic syndrome , disease , pediatrics , environmental health
Summary. The major focus of care for patients with haemophilia is to ensure health with minimal joint dysfunction. As this population ages, additional coexisting conditions can develop including rare instances of nephrotic syndrome in haemophilia B inhibitor patients undergoing immune tolerance, hypertension, diabetes, and coronary artery disease, all of which can adversely affect the renal system over time. In haemophilia patients, co‐infected with HIV and hepatitis C, these conditions can also increase the risk of renal problems resulting in the need for dialysis . This article provides a practical approach for the haemophilia patient who requires dialysis and outlines the decision making process to ensure a positive outcome. The goal of care is to optimize dialysis treatment without increasing the bleeding risk.