Abstract:
The aim of this study was to investigate the value of echocardiography in assessment of the left ventricular functions of long-standing hemodialysis patients. It was done in the renal center in Sinnar Teaching Hospital in echocardiography department using with sector probe of 2.5 mega hertiz. It included 200 cases under regular hemodialysis, using questioner included patient personal data, and echocardiography findings and the data was analyzed using computer programs for analysis (SPSS).The results of this study revealed that according to 99% of the patients had a thick septum, 81% thick posterior wall, 76% dilated cardiomyopathy, 37% impaired ejection fraction, 21% reduced stroke volume, 19% impaired cardiac output, 13% tachycardia, and 20% reduced wall motion. This study cleared that age had negative correlations with Septum, Posterior wall, COP, and a positive correlation with, LVD, EF, FS, and heart rate. In related Weight levels show negative correlations with heart rate, posterior wall, EF, and fractioning shorting, stroke volume and a positive correlation with LVD, and Septum thickness, COP, stroke volume, but the Duration showed negative correlation with LVD, COP, stroke volume, and FS, and positive correlation septum thickness, posterior wall thickness, Ejection fraction, and HR. This study concluded that echocardiography can be used for follow up hearts of these patients and adjust the suitable time for an intervention
