SAT-227 IMPACT OF CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE ON PATIENTS WORK ACTIVITIES

the impact of human recombinant erythropoietin on renal function in patients with chronic kidney disease

Impact of chronic kidney disease and anemia on physical function in patients with chronic heart failure.

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to confirm the effects of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and anemia on physical function and to clarify whether the interaction between CKD and anemia has an additive effect. DESIGN Eligible subjects were chronic heart failure (HF) patients who were discharged between March 2007 and August 2009. A total of 102 chronic HF patients (33% females; mean age: 68 ± ...

Impact of chronic kidney disease on left main coronary artery disease and prognosis in Japanese patients.

BACKGROUND Renal insufficiency plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of ischemic heart disease. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of renal dysfunction and its impact on prognosis in patients with left main coronary artery disease (LMCAD) and stable angina pectoris. METHODS AND RESULTS A total of 626 consecutive patients with significant coronary artery stenosi...

Impact of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on functional capacity of patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis.

Introduction: Literature shows that patients undergoing hemodialysis present poor physical conditioning and low tolerance to exercise. They may also suffer from respiratory dysfunctions. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on pulmonary function and functional capacity of patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis. Methods: Fo...

Vitamin deficiencies in chronic kidney disease