Factors that contribute to sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients on dialysis

Coronary artery disease/myocardial infarction

Significant left ventricular hypertrophy

Anemia/calcium/phosphorus/parathyroid hormone

Inadequate dialysis

Chronic fluid overload and/or rapid ultrafiltration

Inflammation

Electrolyte abnormalities

Autonomic imbalance

Heart failure/decreased left ventricular function

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