Effect of altitude on mortality of end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis in Peru.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Latin America, the prevalence of end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) has risen tremendously during the last decade. Previous studies have suggested that receiving dialysis at high altitude confers mortality benefits; however, this effect has not been demonstrated at >2000 m above sea level (masl) or in developing countries.

Methods

This historical cohort study analyzed medical records from six Peruvian hemodialysis (HD) centers located at altitudes ranging from 44 to 3827 masl. Adult ESKD patients who started maintenance HD between 2000 and 2010 were included. Patients were classified into two strata based on the elevation above sea level of their city of residence: low altitude (<2000 masl) and high altitude (≥2000 masl). Death from any cause was collected from na

SUBMITTER: Bravo-Jaimes K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7986442 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature