Impact of prepared vascular access on mortality and medical expenses in elderly and non-elderly Japanese patients with chronic kidney disease stage G5: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 5 (CKDG5) have greater dialysis requirements that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. The elevated costs associated with CKDG5 are a serious concern. The impact of prepared vascular access (VA) through planned VA creation on mortality and medical expenses remains unclear in Japanese patients with CKDG5.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort study including 157 patients with CKD who started hemodialysis (HD) at Shinshu University Hospital from April 2016 to March 2021 and assessed the relationship between the presence of a prepared VA and mortality and hospitalization expenses in elderly and non-elderly patients with CKDG5.

Results

The presence of a prepared VA was associated with

SUBMITTER: Nimura T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12331761 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature