Pedal edema and jugular venous pressure for volume overload in peritoneal dialysis patients

Conclusions The presence of pedal edema is a good indicator of volume overload in peritoneal dialysis patients without cardiac dysfunction, although its absence cannot definitively rule out significant water excess. A JVP of 1 to 3 cm was found to be not a clinically significant sign. We are unable to comment on the diagnostic strength of a low (0 cm) or high (JVP >3 cm) due to poor precision.

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Source: Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease - January 13, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research