Lung Ultrasound as a Tool to Evaluate Fluid Accumulation in Dialysis Patients

• Main Authors: Maria-Eleni Alexandrou (Author), Marieta P. Theodorakopoulou (Author), Pantelis A. Sarafidis (Author)
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• Udgivet: Karger Publishers, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Volume overload is the main mechanism of BP elevation in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis and has been linked to adverse outcomes and increased mortality in this population. Summary: This review discusses current knowledge on lung ul...