Fluid overload, or hypervolemia, is a common complication of kidney disease, particularly in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis. It is associated with a higher burden of ...

Dialysis patients who gain too much fluid between treatments should be advised to drink less. Although adequate fluid intake is an essential requirement for survival, excessive fluid intake can ...

Hypervolemia, or fluid overload, is a condition in which there is too much fluid in the blood. Although the body does need plenty of fluid to remain healthy, too much can cause a dangerous imbalance.

Various methods have been developed to help determine if patients have achieved their “dry weight.” The standard goal of ultrafiltration (UF) is the achievement of “dry weight,” defined as the lowest ...