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Inpatient Dialysis Initiation Higher for Patients With CKD and Heart Failure


Published on 2025-03-07 12:23:36 - healthday
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  • Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart failure have higher rates of inpatient dialysis initiation than those without heart failure, according to a study published online Feb. 18 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

The article from MSN discusses a study presented at the National Kidney Foundation's Spring Clinical Meetings, which found that patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart failure are more likely to start dialysis as inpatients rather than outpatients. This trend is concerning because inpatient dialysis initiation is associated with higher mortality rates and increased healthcare costs. The study analyzed data from over 100,000 patients and highlighted that those with both CKD and heart failure often experience acute health events that necessitate immediate dialysis, rather than allowing for a planned outpatient initiation. This situation underscores the need for better management strategies to prevent acute kidney injury in these high-risk patients, potentially reducing the need for emergency dialysis starts.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/diseases-and-conditions/inpatient-dialysis-initiation-higher-for-patients-with-ckd-and-heart-failure/ar-AA1At4TT ]