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Take Steps to Keep Your Heart Healthy on Dialysis

Manage heart health on dialysis with a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and medical treatments. Control blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood su...

Kidney diseases and conditions,

Cardiovascular disease,

Diseases and conditions,

Treatments and therapies

Anemia and Iron Needs in Dialysis

People on dialysis may have iron deficiency anemia due to blood loss during treatments and a low iron diet. Symptoms include pale skin, low energy, an...

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Diet and nutrition,

Diseases and conditions,

Treatments and therapies

If You Choose Not to Start Dialysis Treatment

How do I discuss this decision with my family and friends? Do I have a choice of where I die? Will I still be covered by Medicare and/or my private me...

Treatments and therapies

Home Hemodialysis

Being diagnosed with kidney failure can be overwhelming. Learn about treatment options and stay involved in your care decisions to help manage this ch...

Home hemodialysis,

Treatments and therapies

Hemodialysis Catheters: How to Keep Yours Working Well

Hemodialysis catheters help clean your blood when kidneys fail. Learn how to care for your catheter to prevent infections and keep blood flowing well.

Catheters (dialysis access),

Dialysis access,

Treatments and therapies

Hemodialysis Access

Hemodialysis access is a way to reach the blood for dialysis. Types include fistula, graft, and catheter. Care includes hygiene and checking for probl...

Dialysis access,

Treatments and therapies

Filtering Dialysis Myths from Facts

Debunk common dialysis myths: pain, cost, travel, work, and patient control. Learn the facts to manage your treatment and stay informed.

Treatments and therapies

Dietary Guidelines for Adults Starting on Hemodialysis

Starting hemodialysis means changes to your diet. Eat more protein and less salt, potassium, and phosphorus. Limit fluids and follow your dietitian&#0...

Diet and meal planning,

Diet and nutrition,

Treatments and therapies

Dialysis: Deciding to Stop

If considering stopping dialysis, discuss it with your healthcare team and loved ones. Understand the medical and emotional implications before decidi...

Treatments and therapies

10 Things Every Dialysis Patient Should Know - E-Kidney | May 2012

When you develop end stage kidney failure, your kidneys aren't able to function on their own anymore. This usually occurs when you lose about 85-90% o...

Foods to avoid,

Food and cooking,

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Treatments and therapies