Effects of hemodialysis on blood volume, macro- and microvascular function

Vascular dysfunction is considered to spur the progression of cardiovascular disease in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Whether the HD procedure itself contributes to vascular dysfunction remains incompletely investigated. The present study sought to comprehensively assess the effects of HD on arterial and venous function along with concomitant changes in blood volume (BV).We determined BV with high-precision, automated carbon monoxide-rebreathing,...