| Theme | Up-to-date renal replacement therapy for diabetic nephropathy -- Standardization and personalization | |
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| Title | Measures for prevention of coronary artery disease in hemodialysis patients | |
| Publish Date | 2014/01 | |
| Author | Yasutaka Shirasaki | Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Kuki General Hospital |
| Author | Yasuo Tokoro | Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Kuki General Hospital |
| Author | Mitsunori Yuzurihara | Department of Cardiovascular medicine, Kuki General Hospital |
| Author | Tokuichiro Sugimoto | Department of Nephrology, Kuki General Hospital |
| Author | Shintaro Onuki | Department of Urology, Kuki General Hospital |
| Author | Jyoji Yuasa | Department of Urology, Kuki General Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Forty percent of deaths occurring in hemodialysis patients are attributable to cardiovascular events including ischemic heart disease. Taking into account of the significant risk factors and clinical symptoms, early consultation with cardiology specialists is important. Hemodialysis patients with significant coronary artery stenosis should receive coronary revascularization either through percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass grafts. Efforts should be made to address ischemic heart disease early. Prompt consultation with cardiology specialists is necessary. | |