Vascular Consequences of Maintenance Hemodialysis – An Unproven Case

Abstract

Factors limiting the duration of maintenance hemodialysis in humans were discussed. Complications discussed included: exhaustion of vascular sites, progressive motor heuropathy, metabolic bone disease, atherosclerosis, dealysis ascites and dealysis dementia. Only the last 3 items are presently unavoidable complications of long-term hemodialysis.