| Theme | Residual renal function in dialysis patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Lifestyle modification for preservation of residual renal function | |
| Publish Date | 2019/04 | |
| Author | Chie Saito | Department of Nephrology, Division of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba |
| [ Summary ] | In dialysis patients, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, dyslipidemia, atherosclerosis, and chronic inflammation are risk factors for decreased residual renal function. As these risk factors are also important in predialysis patients, lifestyle modification and reduction of chronic inflammation are important for preservation of renal function in both groups. | |