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Table 143-1

Complications of Hemodialysis

HypotensionDialysis-related amyloidosis
Accelerated vascular diseaseProtein-energy malnutrition
Rapid loss of residual renal functionHemorrhage
Access thrombosisAnaphylactoid reactiona
Access or catheter sepsisThrombocytopeniab
Arrhythmia

a Primarily with first use of “bioincompatible” modified cellulosic dialyzer membranes.

b Associated with the use of dialyzers sterilized by e-beam treatment.