Ischemic heart disease in patients undergoing dialysis.

Venkatesh Kumar Ariyamuthu, Sudarshan Balla, Kunal Chaudhary

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Abstract

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who are undergoing chronic dialysis. Diabetes and hypertension, the 2 leading causes of ESRD, contribute to the pathogenesis of ischemic heart disease (IHD) in these patients, as do other traditional risk factors (eg, dyslipidemias, smoking, and sedentary lifestyle). However, patients with ESRD are subject to several unique risk factors that contribute to the development and progression of IHD. Chronic volume overload and anemia, leading to left ventricular hypertrophy, and deranged calcium-phosphate metabolism with vascular and coronary calcification, contribute to the pathogenesis of IHD. Other risk factors that have been implicated include oxidative stress, homocysteine, and myocardial stunning while undergoing dialysis treatment. Additional risk factors include erythropoietin use for treating anemia, as well as use of calcium-based phosphate binders. The complex pathogenesis of IHD in such patients poses unique challenges to its management. Serological biomarkers and sophisticated imaging techniques are being developed to better delineate the pathological process and enhance disease detection. A combination of medical and surgical approaches is necessary to treat IHD. In this article, we discuss the pathogenesis and management of IHD.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)33-39
Number of pages7
JournalUnknown Journal
Volume40
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2012

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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