Cardiovascular complications are responsible not only for the high mortality, but also the morbidity of end-stage renal disease patients. Cyclic changes of fluid load, together with the altered metabolism, are responsible and are mirrored in many particular parts of the heart. A review of the mechanisms involved is presented and the role of dialysis access is highlighted.

Center for Vascular Access General University Hospital 1st Faculty of Medicine Charles University Prague Czech Republic

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