Bratisl Med J
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Cardiovascular complications are the main cause of mortality in patients with chronic renal failure. Hypertension and lipid abnormalities which often lead to left ventricular hypertrophy and accelerated atherosclerosis as well as coronary artery disease are a common cause of death. ⋯ Life-threatening arrhythmias are one of the major cardiovascular complications during maintenance dialysis as their occurrence might result in sudden death. The aim of cardiologic management which includes the complex of preventive and therapeutic measures is to reduce the morbidity and mortality and to improve the quality of life.