American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 56, Issue 1 , Pages 69-76 , July 2010

Lowering Postdialysis Plasma Sodium (Conductivity) to Increase Sodium Removal in Volume-Expanded Hemodialysis Patients: A Pilot Study Using a Biofeedback Software System

  • Jaimi Manlucu, MD, FRCPC
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  • Kerri Gallo, RN, CNS
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  • Paul A. Heidenheim, MSoc
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  • Robert M. Lindsay, MD, FRCPC, FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Glasg)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Robert M. Lindsay, MD, FRCPC, FRCP(Edin), FRCP(Glasg), Rm A2-345, London Health Sciences Centre, 800 Commissioners Rd E, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 4G5

Received 2 September 2009 ,Accepted 14 December 2009.

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 Originally published online as doi:10.1053/j.ajkd.2009.12.037 on March 22, 2010.

PII: S0272-6386(10)00115-0

doi: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2009.12.037

American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Volume 56, Issue 1 , Pages 69-76 , July 2010

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