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The elderly patients on hemodialysis.

Year: 2010

Type: review

Abstract: Nephrologists care for an increasing number of elderly patients on hemodialysis. As such, an understanding of the overlap among complications of hemodialysis and geriatric syndromes is crucial. This article reviews hemodialysis management issues including vascular access, hypertension, anemia and bone and mineral disorders with an attention towards the distinct medical needs of the elderly. Key concepts of geriatrics frailty, dementia and palliative care are also discussed, as nephrologists frequently participate in decision-making directed toward balancing longevity, functional status and the burden of therapy.

Source: PubMed

Authors: S Anand, M Kurella Tamura, G M Chertow

Institutions: Stanford Medicine, Stanford University

Language: English

Topic: Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

Subfield: Nephrology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Awards: Adult and Pediatric Nephrology and Urology Research Training Program, Mentoring Patient-Oriented Clinical Investigators in Nephrology