Abstract

The aim of the research is to determine frequency of atrial fi brillation; factors that lead to the formation of atrial fi brillation and the development of cardiovascular complications in dialysis patients. Material and methods. Analysis of current clinical practice in one out-patient hemodialysis center. Results. The incidence of atrial fi brillation in dialysis patients is 10.5 %. Most patients (72.4 %) had a paroxysmal form of atrial fi brillation. Th ere is clinical and laboratory characteristics of patients with atrial fi brillation. Atrial fi brillation occurred in 58.6 % of dialysis patients in average in 45 [15.4; 70.5] months after the beginning of regular hemodialysis, the rest got it in pre-dialysis period. Th e main factor associated with the development of atrial fi brillation on dialysis is the duration of dialysis therapy. Dialysis patients with atrial fi brillation are characterized by more pronounced systemic infl ammation and a higher incidence of hyperparathyroidism compared with patients without atrial fi brillation. Cardiovascular complications developed in 41.4 % dialysis patients with atrial fibrillation. Anuria is a factor associated with the development of myocardial infarction and stroke. Conclusion. Atrial fibrillation is found in every tenth dialysis patient. An increase in atrial fi brillation was noted along with an increase in hemodialysis duration. To optimize dialysis treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation further research is needed

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