What is Kidney Failure?
Inability of kidney to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): diminishing kidney function
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD): less than 10% organ function requiring renal replacement therapy
Silent threat: gradual symptoms, including fatigue and insomnia
Typical patient: 60 years old, several co-morbid conditions
ESRD mortality rates (U.S.)
- Untreated: 100% mortality rate within weeks
- Treated: average life expectancy of 3-5 years