Treatments for End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

by Debra Wood, RN

There is no cure for ESRD. Treatment aims to prevent the buildup of harmful wastes in the blood.

Treatment may involve the following:

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Last reviewed October 2012 by Adrienne Carmack, MD
Last Updated: 10/11/2012

 
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