Six Major Contraindications for Hemodialysis

Jul 01, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My second uncle was recently diagnosed with uremia and frequently undergoes hemodialysis. May I ask, what are the six major contraindications for hemodialysis?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The six major contraindications for hemodialysis mainly include: 1. Acute myocardial infarction: Anticoagulant medications used during dialysis may increase the risk of bleeding. 2. Active bleeding: Conditions such as peptic ulcers may worsen with dialysis. 3. Severe anemia: Unresolved anemia can affect the effectiveness of dialysis and potentially worsen the patient's condition. 4. Hypercalcemia: Dialysis may exacerbate symptoms and trigger complications. 5. Severe cardiovascular conditions: Such as heart failure, hypotension, shock, or cerebral hemorrhage; dialysis may increase cardiac workload or cause blood pressure fluctuations. 6. Mental disorders and uncooperative patients: Long-term dialysis requires patient cooperation; individuals with mental impairments or who are uncooperative may be unable to complete treatment.