Survival Rates in Elderly Patients on Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

CONCLUSION: It is necessary to improve the survival time beyond 5 years for elderly patients undergoing CAPD, especially for those with concomitant cardiovascular diseases. Besides the prevention of peritonitis, adequate measures to protect from cardiovascular diseases and malnutrition will reduce the mortality rate in patients on CAPD.PMID:37155487 | PMC:PMC10122850 | DOI:10.2147/IJNRD.S397555
Source: International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research