[Hypotonia in renal failure patients undergoing dialysis therapy]

Pol Arch Med Wewn. 2007 Apr;117(4):58-63.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

In this paper we present the current reviews on the causes, symptoms, prevalence and clinical importance of hypotonia in chronic renal failure patients undergoing dialysis therapy. The results of clinical studies indicate that persistent hypotonia in dialysis patients is associated with increased mortality.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Hemodialysis Solutions / chemistry
  • Hemodialysis Solutions / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Muscle Hypotonia / etiology*
  • Muscle Hypotonia / therapy*
  • Peritoneal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Renal Insufficiency / complications
  • Renal Insufficiency / therapy*
  • Risk Factors
  • Sodium / chemistry
  • Sodium / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Hemodialysis Solutions
  • Sodium