Hemodialysis Clinic
In the Medicine Department, we offer a medical care service for the prevention, diagnosis, timely treatment, and follow-up of infectious, respiratory, endocrinological, dermatological, rheumatic, nephrological, gastrointestinal, and hematological pathologies, both for chronic-degenerative diseases and acute conditions through a comprehensive and multidisciplinary model.
Hemodialysis Clinic: Santa Fe Campus
ABC Medical Center and Médica Santa Carmen established an alliance to continue providing well-being to patients with kidney disease.
With this alliance, we ensure that each patient receives individualized and comprehensive care for kidney diseases such as hemodialysis, nephrology, renal nutrition, psychology, and laboratory, all in one place, in addition to guaranteeing:
- Quality and safety for our patients
- The best care
- Clinical results
- Affordable plans
We have a multidisciplinary team of hemodialysis specialists consisting of certified nephrologists, general practitioners, nurses specialized in caring for patients with kidney disease, and German technology medical equipment with the highest quality standards.
Experts in hemodialysis treatment: Médica Santa Carmen on Campus Santa Fe
Médica Santa Carmen is a kidney health network with 11 years of experience whose mission is to provide well-being through the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney diseases. They have performed more than 700,000 hemodialysis sessions on more than 5,000 patients, providing excellent clinical results.
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Hemodialysis Clinic: Observatory Campus
At the Hemodialysis Unit in Campus Observatorio, we now offer individual cubicles for enhanced comfort and privacy for our patients. Additionally, we have incorporated cutting-edge technology and provide personalized care, including continuous monitoring of vital signs and electrocardiograms throughout each session to ensure maximum safety.
Benefits to patients:
- Individual/Private Booths: Patients can receive treatment in a more private environment, which can enhance their comfort and reduce anxiety.
- Greater Comfort: Individual cubicles are equipped with private bathrooms, and patients also have the ability to adjust various preferences within their cubicle, such as lighting, temperature, and other conditions according to their personal preferences. This contributes to enhancing their experience during hemodialysis.
- Noise Reduction: Having individual booths can reduce environmental noise, facilitating concentration and rest for patients during treatment.
- Environment Personalization: Individual booths may allow patients to bring their own electronic devices, books, or music, making the treatment time more enjoyable.
In addition to the mentioned benefits, the Hemodialysis Unit at the Observatory Campus has highly trained nursing staff and a nephrology team specialized in the care of hemodialysis patients. This collaboration ensures a comprehensive approach, providing personalized care, safety, and well-being to our patients throughout the treatment process.
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Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, also known as kidney failure, is the progressive loss of kidney function. The function of these organs is to filter waste and excess water from the blood to eliminate it through urine. When kidney disease reaches its most advanced stages, kidney function becomes insufficient to maintain life and quality of life.
Chronic kidney disease is silent since it does not have symptoms and these can appear until the advanced stages.
Some risk factors for kidney failure are:
- Obesity.
- Diabetes.
- High pressure.
- Smokers.
- Family background.
- Cardiovascular diseases.
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, also known as kidney failure, is the progressive loss of kidney function. The function of these organs is to filter waste and excess water from the blood to eliminate it through urine. When kidney disease reaches its most advanced stages, kidney function becomes insufficient to maintain life and quality of life.
Chronic kidney disease is silent since it does not have symptoms and these can appear until the advanced stages.
Some risk factors for kidney failure are:
- Obesity.
- Diabetes.
- High pressure.
- Smokers.
- Family background.
- Cardiovascular diseases.
Some kidney failure symptoms
- Nausea.
- Vomit.
- Lack of appetite.
- Fatigue and weakness.
- Trouble sleeping.
- Change in the amount of urine.
- Decreased mental speed.
- Spasms and muscle cramps.
- Swelling of the feet and ankles.
- Constant itching.
- Chest pain, if fluid builds up on the heart lining.
- Shortness of breath, if fluid builds up in the lungs.
- High blood pressure (hypertension).
If you have any of the aforementioned symptoms or have any risk factors, contact a specialist to perform the corresponding tests and start timely treatment.
What is Hemodialysis?
Hemodialysis is a process that consists of cleaning your blood using a special type of filter called a dialyzer. To achieve this, it is necessary to create a special vascular access point through a minor surgery usually performed on the arm to allow chronic dialysis treatment, this may be through a catheter or the creation of an internal arteriovenous fistula (IAVF).
During treatment, the blood is cleaned with the dialyzer. The cleaning process does not cause any pain and during the first sessions, most patients show an improvement in their symptoms. Normally you will undergo hemodialysis two or three times a week with an average session of 3-4 hours for each treatment, depending on your physician’s indications.
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What is Hemodialysis?
Hemodialysis is a process that consists of cleaning your blood using a special type of filter called a dialyzer. To achieve this, it is necessary to create a special vascular access point through a minor surgery usually performed on the arm to allow chronic dialysis treatment, this may be through a catheter or the creation of an internal arteriovenous fistula (IAVF).
During treatment, the blood is cleaned with the dialyzer. The cleaning process does not cause any pain and during the first sessions, most patients show an improvement in their symptoms. Normally you will undergo hemodialysis two or three times a week with an average session of 3-4 hours for each treatment, depending on your physician’s indications.
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There are three types of access in hemodialysis:
Fistula and Graft
It is done by joining an artery to a nearby vein under the skin to form a larger blood vessel. This type of access is recommended because it has fewer problems and lasts longer. A fistula should be placed early (several months before starting dialysis) so it has a long time to heal and is ready to use when you start hemodialysis. You must be assessed by a specialist called a vascular surgeon at least six months before starting dialysis.
If the blood vessels are not suitable for a fistula, a graft can be used. This involves joining an artery and a nearby vein with a small, soft, synthetic tube. The graft is completely under the skin.
Autologous fistula: when the blood vessels are not suitable for the construction of a fistula, this can be achieved by placing a graft.
Catheter
It is a tube of special synthetic material that is placed into a large vein in the body, usually one of the jugular veins that run from the neck to the chest. Catheters can also be used as permanent access when it is not possible to place a fistula or when due to specific circumstances it is considered the best option for the patient.
Dialysis treatment
After the fistula or graft has healed and dialysis begins, two needles will be placed into your blood vessels each time you have treatment. The needles will then be attached to soft plastic tubes. A tube carries the blood from the needle to the dialyzer (the artificial kidney), where it is cleaned. The clean blood returns to you through the other tube.
Hemodialysis treatment follow-up
Blood tests and clinical follow-ups should be performed monthly by the nephrologist. These are very important because they let your healthcare team know how well you are and if any changes need to be made to your diet, your medications, or even the amount of time you spend on the dialysis machine.
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Frequently asked questions
Our Locations
At ABC Medical Center, we are prepared to serve you in out two Campuses 24/24h, 7 days a week.
Campus Observatorio
Sur 136 No. 116, Col. Las Américas,
Álvaro Obregón, 01120, Cd. de México.
Tel. 55 5230 8000
Campus Santa Fe
Av. Carlos Graef Fernández 154, Col. Santa Fe,
Cuajimalpa, 05300, Cd. de México.
Tel. 55 1103 1600
