Florine V Janssens, Björn Meijers, Karlien François
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Abstract
Heparin is the most widely used anticoagulant for maintaining patency of the extracorporeal blood circuit during intermittent hemodialysis. Inadvertently, this leads to systemic heparinization of the patient. Repeated intermittent heparinization during hemodialysis has been associated with increased bleeding risks and metabolic and immunologic effects. Alternative strategies for minimizing systemic anticoagulation encompass dilution methods, regional citrate anticoagulation, priming of the extracorporeal circuit, and modifications to dialyzer membranes and dialysate composition. The effectiveness of these alternatives in maintaining patency of the extracorporeal circuit varies substantially. Although most studies have focused on particular changes in the hemodialysis setup, several combined interventions for adapting the hemodialysis setup are now being studied. This narrative review aims to present an overview of the current landscape of hemodialysis setup strategies aimed at limiting or avoiding systemic anticoagulation during treatment. Additionally, this review intends to shed light on the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms that contribute to variations observed in reported outcomes.
期刊介绍:
Seminars in Nephrology is a timely source for the publication of new concepts and research findings relevant to the clinical practice of nephrology. Each issue is an organized compendium of practical information that serves as a lasting reference for nephrologists, internists and physicians in training.