Ultrafiltration Rate Effects Declines in Residual Kidney Function in Hemodialysis Patients.

CONCLUSION: Higher UFR was associated with a rapid decline in RKF among conventional HD patients. Further clinical trials are needed to elucidate a causal effect of UFR on RKF among HD patients.
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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - October 28, 2019 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Lee Y, Okuda Y, Sy J, Kim SR, Obi Y, Kovesdy CP, Rhee CM, Streja E, Kalantar-Zadeh K Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research