Publications by authors named "Adnan Ahmad Zafar"
Aim And Background: This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) in end-stage kidney disease (ESRD) patients on maintenance hemodialysis through the Missoula-Vitas Quality of Life Index-15 (MVQOLI-15) to identify factors affecting their well-being.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Dialysis Unit of the Nephrology Department, Nishtar Hospital Multan. Over six months, 140 eligible patients were enrolled using non-probability consecutive sampling.
Article Synopsis
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is linked to higher risks of heart issues, prompting a study to investigate cardiac abnormalities at different CKD stages.
- The study included 356 non-dialysis CKD patients, with most in stages III and IV, and assessed various health metrics along with detailed heart evaluations.
- Results showed that as kidney disease progressed, heart issues like left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction worsened significantly, indicating a strong relationship between CKD severity and heart health.