Pulmonary hypertension in hemodialysis patient

What is it about?

Pulmonary hypertension predict mortality in chronic hemodialysis patients with heart failure. Mitral valve regurgitation is a major risk factor of pulmonary hypertension in such patient group.

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Why is it important?

To prevent morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease is important for chronic hemodialysis patients. Medical surveillance and treatment of mitral valve regurgitation may reduce incidence and prevalence of pulmonary hypertension, and may also provide potential therapy for heart failure in chronic hemodialysis patients.