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ACDKDKarbala, Iraq

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Sep 15, 2026

Correlation Between Arteriovenous Fistula Flow Patterns and Impaired Cardiac Systolic Function in Hemodialysis Patients

A cross-sectional study of 150 hemodialysis patients in Karbala, pairing colour Doppler assessment of each arteriovenous fistula with transthoracic echocardiography. High-flow fistulas were present in 41.3% of the cohort, and flow category proved significantly associated with cardiac systolic function.

More information: Journal of Interventional Nephrology · 2023 · DOI 10.47532/oain.2023.6(4).129-135

ACDKDKarbala, Iraq

Medical illustration of an ultrasound machine.

Nov 8, 2025

Modified Simpson Ultrasound Method for Height-Adjusted Total Kidney Volume Estimation in ADPKD

Conference abstract SA-PO0567. Professor Riyadh M. Al-Saegh and colleagues describe an ultrasound-based modified Simpson method for measuring height-adjusted total kidney volume, the measure used to risk-stratify ADPKD. The abstract states that multicenter validation is underway.

More information: ASN Kidney Week · 8 November 2025 · DOI 10.1681/ASN.2025aebzkbrj

ACDKDKarbala, Iraq

Medical illustration of a blood glucose meter.

Oct 24, 2024

Impact of Gasdermin Gene on CKD in Iraqi Persons with Diabetes

Publication-only abstract PUB114 at ASN Kidney Week. Professor Riyadh M. Al-Saegh is listed among the authors. The study examined how the gasdermin D variant SNP rs59118283 affects the relationship between diabetes and diabetic nephropathy through pyroptosis pathways in Iraqi persons with diabetes.

More information: ASN Kidney Week 2024 · DOI 10.1681/ASN.202462v80r3y