| Theme | Cardioascular Diseases in Dialysis Patients -- Understanding, Treatment and Management | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Management of dialysis patients with heart disease-Care of dialysis patients with heart disease | |
| Publish Date | 2003/06 | |
| Author | Toshihide Suzuki | Department of Cardiology,Dialysis Room, Surugadai Nihon University Hospital |
| Author | Reiko Sakai | Department of Nursing, Dialysis Room, Surugadai Nihon University Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Many patients with heart disease, especially ischemic heart disease, have reduced cardiac contractility and are susceptible to anginapectoris attacks and heart failure due to an unstable water balance. To protect against such problems, the following are important: (1) control of water balance, (2) prevention and countermeasures for angina attacks, (3) blood pressure control, (4) anemia control, and (5) individual lifestyle guidance. | |