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Optimizing dialysis dose in the context of frailty: an exploratory study.

Sandra Y Hernandez-AgudeloCarlos G MussoHenry J González-TorresChristian Castro-HernándezLina P Maya-AltamirandaMaría V Quintero-CruzClaudio CorradinoSergio A TerrasaGustavo J Aroca-MartínezAndrés Cadena-Bonfanti
Published in: International urology and nephrology (2021)
No significant correlation was documented between Kt/V value and different parameters of the frailty status, but this status correlated significantly and inversely with physical activity in this group. Frailty status in hemodialysis patients was significantly higher in older individuals, although young individuals were not exempt from it.
Keyphrases
  • community dwelling
  • physical activity
  • middle aged
  • chronic kidney disease
  • body mass index