[Is autonomic neuropathy a risk factor of death in dialysed patients?]

Przegl Lek. 2002;59(10):807-10.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The aim of the study was to determine, whether autonomic neuropathy is a risk factor of death in dialysed patients. Results of autonomic tests (R-R interval variation and sympathetic skin response) which were performed 3 years ago in 51 patients were analysed. 22 of these patients died. A greater incidence of dysautonomia was found in patients who died. However, due to the small number of examined patients, it cannot be concluded, that dysautonomia is a risk factor of death in uremia.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Autonomic Nervous System / physiopathology
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / complications
  • Autonomic Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Risk Factors
  • Skin / innervation
  • Sympathetic Nervous System / physiopathology*
  • Uremia / complications*
  • Uremia / mortality
  • Uremia / physiopathology