High sensitivity Troponin-I levels in asymptomatic hemodialysis patients

Reduction in renal clearance and removal by hemodialysis adversely affect the level and utility of high-sensitivity troponin I (hsTnI) for diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Furthermore, HD process itself might cause undesirable myocardial injury and enhanc...

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Main Authors: Tanawat Tarapan, Khrongwong Musikatavorn, Piyarat Phairatwet, Kullaya Takkavatakarn, Paweena Susantitaphong, Somchai Eiam-Ong, Khajohn Tiranathanagul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:Renal Failure
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2019.1603110