Association Between Dose Dialysis by Kt and Mortality

Evaluation of the Association of Dialysis Dose Obtained by Kt and Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients

The aim of this study is to assess whether patients receiving current recommendations of an adequate dialysis dose by Kt adjusted for body surface area improved survival at 24 months compared to those who do not get it, as well as assess whether patients receiving a dose greater obtain more benefit.

Inclusion Criteria:

• > 18 years old
• > six months on hemodialysis
• Receiving 3 sessions of dialysis per week
• Having 5 or more valid measures of Kt during the month

Exclusion Criteria:

• active chronic inflammatory diseases
• Liver cirrhosis
• Neoplasms
• Chronic immunosuppression or use of anti-inflammatory