LABORATORY PROFILES OF LIBYAN PATIENTS ON HEMODIALYSIS: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY IN TWO MAIN HOSPITALS IN BENGHAZI CITY.
Journal Title: International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) - Year 2019, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
Libya has a high prevalence of risk factors for chronic kidney disease. The majority of Libyan patients with end-stage kidney diseases remain dialysis-dependent. Regular assessment of laboratory parameters is the only way to reduce the risk of mortality in chronic kidney disease patients. Current study aimed at analyzing laboratory profiles of Libyan patients on hemodialysis and admitted to Nephrology Units in two main hospitals; Benghazi Medical Center and Al-Hawari Hospital in Benghazi ?Libya, during the period 3rdJuly to 7th August 2016. A structured form was used to record data collected from patients? files. Collected data included admission date, medical history of patient, treatment history of the patient and importantly laboratory tests? results, specifically white blood cells (WBC), hemoglobin (HB), phosphate, calcium, sodium, creatinin, urea, albumin and glucose. Males represented 68% of study sample, taking n consideration that 40% of study sample started dialysis in the last 4-6 years. There was a significant difference between the values of (WBC, HB, phosphate, calcium, sodium, creatinin, urea, and glucose) at time of measurement compared to values before starting dialysis. Patients on maintenance dialysis in Libya have high incidence and prevalence of hypertension, hyperphosphatemia and anemia. Actions need to be taken to improve dialysis patients? care and also the choices of their medications.
Authors and Affiliations
Salma A. Bukhatwa , Wafa M. Almajbri , Waed T. Alzuwawi , Turkeya Y. Ellgeryni And Narges M. Kablan.
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