Abstract

Elderly persons with kidney failure are faced with many important considerations. Factors contributing to the choice of vascular access are often related to issues that also affect the timing of initiation of dialysis. This article provides guidance in determining when elderly patients are likely to develop an increased risk for complications of chronic kidney failure and comorbid conditions, and should therefore assist clinicians in selecting optimal vascular access and in deciding when to advise patients to begin dialysis.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.