What is it about?
In a multi-centre study 70 patients were treated 24 weeks with haemodialysis, and 24 weeks with online haemodiafiltration (= combination of haemodialysis and haemofiltration). A series of blood parameters was investigated. Erythropoietin (epo) is a necessary, but expensive medication to keep haematocrit at a sufficient level.
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Why is it important?
Among other benefits (concerning inflammation, oxidative stress, lipid profiles, and calcium-phosphate product) an identical haematocrit was achieved with a 17% lower epo dose.
Perspectives
Online haemodiafiltration offers some benefits compared to haemodialysis.
Dr. Ralf G. Wojke
Fresenius Medical Care
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This page is a summary of: On-Line Haemodiafiltration versus Haemodialysis: Stable Haematocrit with Less Erythropoietin and Improvement of Other Relevant Blood Parameters, Blood Purification, January 2006, Karger Publishers,
DOI: 10.1159/000090117.
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