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Hemodialysis is the most frequently prescribed type of dialysis treatment in the United States.This treatment involves circulating the patient's blood outside of the body through a dialysis circuit. The blood is filtered and cleansed inside the hemodialyzer and returned to the body. (Illustration by Electronic Illustrators Group.)

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Definition Purpose Precautions Description Hemodialysis Peritoneal dialysis Preparation Aftercare Risks Anemia Cramps, nausea, vomiting, and headaches Hypotension Infection Infectious diseases Normal results BOOKS PERIODICALS ORGANIZATIONS KEY TERMS

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