"Advances in Hemodiafiltration" ed by Ayman Karkar

This special edition of the Advances in Hemodiafiltration book is empowered with several well-established and experienced authors, who have written clear and informative chapters.

Hemodiafiltration (HDF) is an advanced renal replacement therapy that can reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the quality of life of dialysis patients.
The book covers basic physiologic principles of HDF and its requirements, implementation, and achievement of best possible clinical outcomes and includes results of published randomized controlled clinical trials.
This book can be considered as a practical guide to daily practice and a reference for medical and nursing staff involved in taking care of dialysis patients.

Contents
Preface
1 Advances in Hemodiafiltration - Introductory Chapter
2 Principles of Haemodiafiltration: Rationale for Improved Patients’ Survival
3 Fluid Convection, Generation and Reinfusion in Haemodiafiltration
4 The Effect of Convective Dialytic Modalities on Arterial Stiffness in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients
5 Effectiveness of Ultrafiltration in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure
6 Update on Clinical Evidence Supporting Hemodiafiltration
7 Home Haemodialysis and Haemodiafiltration
8 Quality of Life on Online Hemodiafiltration (HDF)
9 Cost-Effectiveness of Online Hemodiafiltration