Dialysis for Chronic Kidney Failure
JAMA Clinical Reviews
Understanding Dialysis Prognosis and Patient Care
This chapter explores the prognosis for patients receiving dialysis due to chronic kidney failure, noting the high mortality risk, especially in the initial six months. It discusses primary causes of death, emphasizing cardiovascular issues, infections, and the role of generalist clinicians in preserving kidney function.
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