Publications by authors named "Angel Luis Martinez de Francisco"
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- Patients with end-stage renal disease have a high mortality rate, primarily due to cardiovascular issues, particularly arrhythmias, which contribute to about 50% of deaths in those on hemodialysis.
- The study aimed to explore the connection between alterations in the QTc interval (due to electrolyte imbalances or genetic variants) and sudden cardiac deaths in hemodialysis patients.
- Findings showed a potential link between long QTc intervals and increased mortality, with genetic analysis revealing rare variants in some patients who experienced sudden death, suggesting the importance of monitoring QTc intervals and conducting genetic tests for patients with long QTc post-dialysis.
Peritonitis, the major complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD), is associated with high morbidity and mortality. It is a major cause of hospitalization and transfer to hemodialysis. In the present study, we aimed to identify predictors of hospitalization in PD-related peritonitis and to examine its microbiology profile over time in our unit to determine the best therapeutic approach.
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