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Health Encyclopedia: Dialysis
Artificial kidneys; Hemodialysis; Peritoneal dialysis; Renal replacement therapy;
What the risks are
The immediate risks include:
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Hypotension (low blood pressure) - Infection
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Bleeding from the access site
- Nausea and vomiting
- Cramps
- Dialyzer reaction
- Air embolism
- Cardiac ischemia or arrhythmia (irregular heart beats)
Long-term risks include:
- Dialysis-associated a...
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