Older patients are less prone to fast decline of renal function: a propensity-matched study.

Paula M R PinaLuis Carlos ArconRoberto ZatzRosa M A MoysésRosilene Motta Elias

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2023)

Older patients present slower CKD progression even after multiple adjustments. This information should be taken into consideration while treating these patients on conservative management and should be kept in mind while planning dialysis start.

Keyphrases

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