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Twice‐Weekly Hemodialysis in China: Can It Be A Better Option for Initiation or Maintenance Dialysis Therapy?
Author(s) -
Yan Yucheng,
Ramirez Sylvia,
Anand Shuchi,
Qian Jiaqi,
Zuo Li
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
seminars in dialysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.899
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1525-139X
pISSN - 0894-0959
DOI - 10.1111/sdi.12588
Subject(s) - medicine , hemodialysis , dialysis , intensive care medicine , regimen , dialysis therapy , end stage renal disease , randomized controlled trial
Cumulative evidence indicates it may be worthwhile revisiting the twice‐weekly hemodialysis ( HD ) regimen as a valid option for individualized or incremental treatments for selected patients with end‐stage renal disease. In this article, we will review the current evidences on the potential pros and cons of twice‐weekly HD compared to thrice‐weekly HD including China's experience in the practice of twice‐weekly HD . A prudent patient selection and close dialysis adequacy monitoring might be necessary for this medical treatment choice. More randomized prospective controlled studies for the critical evaluation of twice‐weekly dialysis are encouraged.