Gender Differences in Pulmonary Hypertension Among ESRD Patients on Hemodialysis

Introduction:
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a significant concern among patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis (HD). Research suggests that gender plays a role in the prevalence and severity of PH in these patients. Understanding these differences can aid in targeted treatment approaches. Visit https://www.hspioa.org/ for more groundbreaking research in nephrology and cardiology.

Key Findings:

• PH was present in 59% of the studied patients, with a higher prevalence in men (65%) than in women (51%).
• Men with PH exhibited larger left ventricular internal dimensions and higher left ventricular mass than women.
• Systolic function was more impaired in men with PH, as indicated by lower left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).
• PH was associated with hypertrophy of the left ventricle and depressed systolic function, but there were no significant differences in diastolic function between genders.

The Broader Implications:
According to the American College of Cardiology (ACC), left ventricular dysfunction is a critical contributor to cardiovascular morbidity in ESRD patients. Understanding gender-specific differences in PH may help refine therapeutic strategies to improve outcomes for affected individuals.

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Read the full study at https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.jcn.1001041. For related nephrology and cardiology research, explore more studies at https://www.hspioa.org/.

Call-to-Action:
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