Is online hemodiafiltration associated with greater cardiovascular stability than hemodialysis?
Francesco Pizzarelli
Correspondence SM Annunziata Hospital, Via Antella 58, 50011 Antella, Florence, Italy
Email fpizzarelli@yahoo.com
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Several comparative studies have indicated that online hemodiafiltration provides greater cardiovascular stability, improvement in anemia and removal of 
2-microglobulin than standard hemodialysis, and, consequently, less risk of amyloid-related disease and death. Claims that one of these techniques offers better outcomes than the other should, however, be supported by evidence that such benefit is procedure-specific.
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