Table 2: Comparison of outcomes for H + HD and H-HD treatments.

 

H + HD

n (%)

H-HD

n (%)

P value

HD Circuit Clotting

3 (2.4)

83 (9.1)

0.008

Circuit changed

1 (0.8)

66 (7.3)

 

Treatment terminated early

2 (1.6)

14 (1.5)

 

HD Filter Appearance post procedure

(partially clotted)

23 (20.9)

307 (42.3)

< 0.001

Intra-dialytic Intervention Required

(heparin or saline flush)

7 (5.1)

109 (12)

0.025

GI Bleeding during hospitalization period

3 (2.3)

66 (7.3)

0.087

Non-GI Bleeding event during hospitalization

1 (0.8)

51 (5.6)

0.017