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Can The Dialysis Process Cause Weakening Of The Heart?

my boyfriends grandfather has been on dialysis for maybe only 3 weeks and the doctors are forcing him to get off of it because it is weakening his heart. I was wondering if when he goes off it could it kill him? If so, how long can he live for? if not, what can they do to make sure he stays alive???
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
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Yes dialysis increases burden on heart. In old age it is much more problematic as already heart function compromised due to ageing. Ideally he can go for peritoneal dialysis. All the best. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
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Can The Dialysis Process Cause Weakening Of The Heart?

Yes dialysis increases burden on heart. In old age it is much more problematic as already heart function compromised due to ageing. Ideally he can go for peritoneal dialysis. All the best. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.