Defining The Role Of Dialysate Magnesium In Arrhythmogenicity On Dialysis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2006-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The study is being performed to better understand dialysis techniques which keep heart
functions stable during dialysis. People on dialysis have a high risk for heart disease and
strokes. More information about dialysis techniques that keep hearts stable may help prevent
the high risk of cardiovascular disease and death and help to reduce discomfort during
dialysis. This study will look at the way that the magnesium in dialysate affects heart
function during dialysis. High or low levels of magnesium may change the way hearts beat. The
question asked is if lowering the amount of magnesium in dialysate will affect the amount of
magnesium in blood or change the heart beat.