Abstract

Preserving peritoneal dialysis in Acute Coronary Syndromes with Pulmonary Edema: Clinical Evidence and Practice Tips

Author(s): Yu-fang Lan and Yi-Chi Lew*

Managing Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) complicated by pulmonary edema in patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) on dialysis is particularly challenging, requiring a balance between effective decongestion and hemodynamic stability. Traditionally, Hemodialysis (HD) is considered first line because it removes fluid rapidly; however, aggressive ultrafiltration during HD often precipitates intradialytic hypotension and arrhythmia, potentially worsening myocardial ischemia [1]. In contrast, Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) provides gradual, continuous ultrafiltration and avoids abrupt intravascular volume shifts. In heart-failure populations, PD-compared with HD-has been associated with fewer blood pressure fluctuations and a lower incidence of intradialytic hypotension [2-4]. Despite these advantages, in daily practice we frequently encounter skepticism from intensivists and cardiologists, who doubt PD’s ability to achieve adequate decongestion in ACS-related pulmonary edema and therefore recommend switching to HD.

Received Date: 2025-09-20 | Published Date: 2025-10-29

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