The effect of hemodialysis on the body composition and cardiovascular disease markers in recently diagnosed end stage renal disease patients.

Aim: Uremic toxins and excess fluid contributes to increased cardiovascular (CV) risk. We aimed to determine the body fluid status in patients who are just starting hemodialysis (HD) and to determine the effects of excess fluid removed by HD on the CV system.

Methods: A total of 52 patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who had just started HD were included.

Assessment of volume status and arterial stiffness in chronic kidney disease.

Aim: There is limited information about arterial stiffness in chronic kidney disease (CKD) which is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events. Pulse wave velocity (PWV), augmentation index (AIx) are using to determine arterial stiffness. We aimed to study PWV, AIx, volume status in patients with stage 3B-5 CKD and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).