EEG spectral changes induced by hemodialysis.
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ABSTRACT: Objective
To investigate the EEG spectral changes induced during hemodialysis in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and to identify the risk factors associated with changes in the Central Nervous System (CNS) during hemodialysis. Paradoxical neurological deterioration at the end of hemodialysis sessions, known as dialysis disequilibrium syndrome (DDS) has been described, but previous studies on EEG spectral changes during hemodialysis were controversial.Methods
We performed quantitative EEG spectral analysis in 56 consecutive patients who underwent hemodialysis. We compared EEG at the start and at the end of the hemodialysis, and we correlated the spectral changes with the biochemical and clinical characteristics of the patients, using multivariate analysis.Results
At the end of hemodialysis sessions, we found a significant increase in total EEG power, relative power in delta frequency band and the ratio of delta-theta/alpha-beta power. EEG spectral changes were associated with younger age, recent start of hemodialysis therapy, level of uremia and lower level of glycaemia.Conclusions
Quantitative EEG spectral analysis showed that hemodialysis induced slowing of the EEG background activity. These changes were associated with risk factors of DDS.Significance
EEG spectral changes are potential biomarkers for monitoring CNS function during hemodialysis.
SUBMITTER: Florea B
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8114056 | biostudies-literature |
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