Associations between abrupt transition, dialysis-requiring AKI, and early mortality in ESKD among U.S. veterans

Mortality is high within the first few months of starting chronic dialysis. Pre-ESKD trajectory of kidney function has been shown to be predictive of early death after dialysis initiation. We aim to better und...

Source: BMC Nephrology - November 14, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Raymond K. Hsu, Anna D. Rubinsky, Michael G. Shlipak, Kirsten L. Johansen, Michelle M. Estrella, Benjamin J. Lee, Carmen A. Peralta and Chi-yuan Hsu Tags: Research Source Type: research