Anas Elgenidy, Mostafa Atef Amin, Ahmed K Awad, Abdullah Emad, Abdelrahman Nassar, Omar Alomari, Radwa Ibrahim, Faeq Husain-Syed, Mostafa G Aly
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Determining dry weight is crucial for optimizing hemodialysis, influencing efficacy, cardiovascular outcomes, and overall survival. Traditional clinical assessment methods for dry weight, relying on factors such as blood pressure and edema, frequently lack reliability. Lung ultrasound stands out as a promising tool for assessing volume status, given its non-invasiveness and reproducibility. This study aims to explore the role of Lung ultrasound in evaluating the impact of hemodialysis and ultrafiltration on extravascular lung water, with a specific focus on changes in B-lines post-hemodialysis compared to pre-hemodialysis...
April 2024: Hemodialysis International