Journal
CIRCULATION
Volume 146, Issue 11, Pages E146-E164Publisher
LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
DOI: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001088
Keywords
AHA Scientific Statements; cardiovascular diseases; hemodialysis; home; kidney; patient care team; peritoneal dialysis; renal dialysis; risk factors
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage kidney disease. The current therapy of thrice-weekly in-center hemodialysis has poor outcomes, while emerging evidence suggests that home dialysis may improve cardiovascular risk factors and outcomes. Incorporating interdisciplinary care models to increase the use of home dialysis therapies can contribute to improving outcomes for patients with kidney failure and cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with end-stage kidney disease. Currently, thrice-weekly in-center hemodialysis for 3 to 5 hours per session is the most common therapy worldwide for patients with treated kidney failure. Outcomes with thrice-weekly in-center hemodialysis are poor. Emerging evidence supports the overarching hypothesis that a more physiological approach to administering dialysis therapy, including in the home through home hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, may lead to improvement in several cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular outcomes compared with thrice-weekly in-center hemodialysis. The Advancing American Kidney Health Initiative, which has a goal of increasing the use of home dialysis, is aligned with the American Heart Association's 2024 mission to champion a full and healthy life and health equity. We conclude that incorporation of interdisciplinary care models to increase the use of home dialysis therapies in an equitable manner will contribute to the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for patients with kidney failure and cardiovascular disease.
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