Predicting 6-Month Mortality in Incident Elderly Dialysis Patients: A Simple Prognostic Score

Predicting 6-Month Mortality in Incident Elderly Dialysis Patients: A Simple Prognostic Score

Aim: Mortality in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) remains high, particularly among elderly, who represents the most rapidly growing segment of the ESRD population in wealthier countries. We developed and validated a risk score in elderly patients to predict 6-month mortality after dialysis initiation...

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Main Authors: Josefina Santos, Pedro Oliveira, Jorge Malheiro, Andreia Campos, Sofia Correia, António Cabrita, Luísa Lobato, Isabel Fonseca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2019-12-01
Series:Kidney & Blood Pressure Research
Subjects:
elderly
end-stage renal disease
dialysis
prognosis score
shared decision making
Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/504136

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