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Hemodynamic Stabilizing Effects of <smlcap>L</smlcap>-Carnitine in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients

Yasuo Kudoh, Shinya Aoyama, Takaaki Torii, Q. Chen, Daigo Nagahara, Hidekatsu Sakata, Akihiko Nozawa

Cardiorenal Medicine · 2013 · 27 citations · 15 references

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Abstract

Beneficial effects of L-carnitine on the hemodynamic state of chronic hemodialysis patients were observed. L-Carnitine supplementation might be considered especially for chronic hemodialysis patients with unstable hemodynamic conditions.

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