The role of peritoneal ultrafiltration in the treatment of refractory congestive heart failure
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چکیده
This case offers a starting point for a literature review on peritoneal ultrafiltration in refractory heart failure.
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Peritoneal dialysis as a therapeutic approach in congestive heart failure resistant to pharmacological treatment.
Given an increasing number of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) refractory to diuretics, new and more effective therapeutic modalities are sought. Peritoneal dialysis (PD), which provides continuous, slow ultrafiltration, may be an alternative to hemodialysis in this population. The current paper, based on a comprehensive literature review, addresses the role of PD in improving the q...
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