Publications by authors named "Bui V Pham"

Objectives: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with disability, low quality of life, and mortality. However, most cases are asymptomatic, often detected incidentally, or only recognized when they have progressed to the later stages with complications. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of CKD and develop a predictive nomogram for CKD in Vietnamese adults.

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  • This study investigated how dialysis affects the QT interval in patients on maintenance dialysis, measuring changes before, one hour after, and after dialysis sessions.
  • Conducted with 61 patients in Vietnam, the study excluded those with certain heart conditions and monitored their QT intervals and blood chemistry during dialysis sessions.
  • Results showed a significant increase in patients with prolonged QT intervals after dialysis, emphasizing a heightened risk soon after dialysis begins, even for those without prior QT abnormalities.
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