Special Forms of Haemodialysis
Online Haemodiafiltration (HDF) Extended Dialysis Online Haemodiafiltration (HDF) Three meta-analyses came to disparate conclusions regarding potential benefits of convective therapies on cardiovascular mortality. Published data currently show that convective therapies, compared with conventional haemodialysis, have better removal of beta-2 microglobulin and improved haemodynamic stability.
Online Haemodiafiltration (HDF)
Online Haemodiafiltration (HDF)
Three meta-analyses came to disparate conclusions regarding potential benefits of convective therapies on cardiovascular mortality. Published data currently show that convective therapies, compared with conventional haemodialysis, have better removal of beta-2 microglobulin and improved haemodynamic stability.
Extended Dialysis
Nocturnal haemodialysis (usually three 8 hour sessions per week overnight) offers a longer, slower treatment for patients who need additional time to remove fluids.
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