A tool to predict the risk of lower extremity amputation in patients starting dialysis.

Bram AkerboomRoemer J JanseAurora CaldinelliBengt LindholmJoris I RotmansMarie EvansMerel van Diepen

Published in: Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association (2024)

A newly developed model to predict LEA after starting dialysis showed good discriminatory performance and calibration. By identifying high-risk individuals this model could help select patients for preventive measures.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
patient reported