21. End-stage Renal Disease You are in CIHI News and Events endstage renal disease. end-stage renal disease continues to Climb Among Canada s Seniors, Reports CIHI. http://secure.cihi.ca/cihiweb/dispPage.jsp?cw_page=media_21jan2004_e

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23. END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE endstage renal disease - A patient with inadequate renal function to support life. Individuals with end-stage disease must rely http://www.medhelp.org/glossary2/new/GLS_1818.HTM

END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE - A patient with inadequate renal function to support life. Individuals with end-stage disease must rely in kidney dialysis or peritoneal dialysis to survive. End-stage renal disease may be caused by a number of problems including diabetes sickle cell disease, hypertension , and congenital renal disease ( polycystic kidney disease Med Help Home Search Ask the Doctor ... Patient Network The medical glossary has been made possible by a generous donation from:

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25. End Stage Renal Disease FEEDBACK. Home Library Health Concerns endstage renal disease end-stage renal disease. end-stage renal disease. Q. What causes end-stage renal disease? http://www.health4her.com/library/concerns/end_stage_renal_disease.cfm

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26. EMJA: Cass Et Al, End-stage Renal Disease In Aboriginals In New South Wales: A V endstage renal disease in Aboriginals in New South Wales a very different picture to the Northern Territory. Alan Cass, Adrian G Gillin and John S Horvath. http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/171_8_181099/cass/cass.html

Home Issues Classifieds Contact ... Search Research End-stage renal disease in Aboriginals in New South Wales: a very different picture to the Northern Territory Alan Cass, Adrian G Gillin and John S Horvath MJA Abstract Introduction Methods Results ... More articles on Aboriginal health Abstract Objectives: To compare the incidence of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) among Aboriginals in New South Wales with the incidence among Aboriginals in the Northern Territory, and to compare the patterns of ESRD among Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals in NSW. Design: Secondary data analysis of information from unpublished and published Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant Registry reports. Main outcome measures: Average annual incidence of ESRD (persons per million); form of renal replacement therapy; mortality at 31 March 1998; patient and graft survival one and five years after transplant. Results: Each year in NSW, 5-17 new Aboriginal patients are treated for ESRD. There was no increase in the average annual incidence of ESRD among NSW Aboriginals (118 per million in 1988-1989 and 111 per million in 1996-1997), whereas incidence in the NT increased from 255 per million to 800 per million. In NSW, ESRD was attributed to diabetes in 32% of Aboriginal patients, compared with 13% of non-Aboriginal patients ( P Conclusion: There is a different pattern of incidence of ESRD and of outcomes with treatment among Aboriginals in NSW compared with those in the NT. A possible explanation is that the lower incidence in NSW reflects less profound socioeconomic disadvantage and better access to primary and specialist care.

27. End-Stage Renal Disease CAHPS(R) Technical Experts Panel: Meeting Summary endstage renal disease CAHPS® Technical Experts Panel. Meeting Summary. To assess the feasibility and value of a CAHPS® survey http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/cahps/esrdcahps.htm

Meeting Summary Contents Purpose Overview Meeting Highlights Issue 1. Input to the Feasibility Study ... Technical Expert Panel and Staff Purpose What content would need to be covered in the questionnaire? Specifically, what items and/or domains should the questionnaire include? What are the methodological issues that the survey would need to address? Return to Contents Overview Deborah Carpenter from Westat reviewed the results of the literature search. Cara James from Harvard relayed the results of the interviews with administrators of dialysis facilities and ESRD network organizations. Roger Levine from the American Institutes for Research (AIR) presented the findings from the initial set of focus groups. Finally, Brady Augustine, senior advisor to the administrator at CMS, discussed the agency's interest in improving its oversight of dialysis facilities and using payment incentives to reward high quality. He noted that the agency feels a special responsibility to protect ESRD patients because of their vulnerability and the constraints they face. Through the use of this survey tool, CMS hopes to fill in gaps in its knowledge of patients' experiences and promote improvements in the quality of care they receive. Because the agency wants the survey results to be useful for quality improvement (QI) at the dialysis facility and the ESRD network organizational level, it is particularly interested in learning what would meet the needs of these stakeholders. Return to Contents Meeting Highlights

28. Bone Densitometry: Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease Bone Densitometry Patients with endstage renal disease. Title Patients with end-stage renal disease. Agency Agency for Health http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/esrdbone.htm

Bone Densitometry: Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Title : Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease. Agency : Agency for Health Care Policy and Research/Center for Health Care Technology (formerly the Office of Health Technology Assessment). Contact : Martin Erlichman, M.S., and Thomas V. Holohan, M.D., FACP. Status : Technology Assessment: Published, 1996. Language : English. Primary Objective : To assess which techniques, if any, are clinically useful in the medical management of patients with bone loss due to end-stage renal disease. Methods Used : Review of published literature, collection of information from major institutions and Federal agencies and interested parties in response to a Federal Register notice of intent to undertake assessment. Data Identification : Published literature identified by search of the MEDLINE database of articles published between 1986 and 1994. Study Selection : All published material of primary data addressing bone mineral density in ESRD patients and studies reporting BMD measurements and the incidence of fractures. Data Extraction : Type of study, size of sample, method and site of measurement, bone loss measured and fracture incidence compared to controls.

29. Treatments For End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD): Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis Treatments for endstage renal disease. In End Stage Renal Disease, or ESRD, the patient s renal disease is so bad that he will die without treatment. http://nursing.about.com/library/weekly/aa021601a.htm

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30. Urology - End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) endstage renal disease (ESRD) What is renal failure? Renal failure refers What is end-stage renal disease (ESRD)? End-stage renal http://www.muschealth.com/urology_GS/endstage.htm

End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) What is renal failure? Renal failure refers to temporary or permanent damage to the kidneys that results in loss of normal kidney function. There are two different types of renal failure - acute and chronic. Acute renal failure has an abrupt onset and is potentially reversible. Chronic failure progresses slowly over at least three months and can lead to permanent renal failure. The causes, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes of acute and chronic are different. Conditions that may lead to acute or chronic renal failure may include, but are not limited to, the following: Acute Renal Failure Chronic Renal Failure Myocardial infarction - a heart attack may lead to temporary kidney failure. Diabetic nephropathy - diabetes can cause permanent changes, leading to kidney damage. Rhabdomyolysis - kidney damage that can occur from muscle breakdown. This condition can occur from severe dehydration, infection, or other causes. Hypertension - chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) can lead to permanent kidney damage.

31. BioMed Central | Abstract | Reversal Of End-stage Renal Disease After Aortic Dis Reversal of endstage renal disease after aortic dissection using renal artery stent a case report Andrew S Weiss 1 , Michael Ludkowski 2 and Chirag R Parikh http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/5/7/abstract

home journals A-Z journals by subject advanced search ... Volume 5 Viewing options Abstract Full text PDF Pre-publication history Other links: E-mail to a friend Download references Post a comment PubMed record ... Related articles in PubMed Search PubMed For Weiss AS Ludkowski M Parikh CR Key E-mail Corresponding author Case report Reversal of end-stage renal disease after aortic dissection using renal artery stent: a case report Andrew S Weiss Michael Ludkowski and Chirag R Parikh Department of Medicine, Internal Medicine Resident, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 East Ninth Ave, Box B177, Denver, CO. 80262, USA Department of Radiology, Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 East Ninth Ave. Box C276, Denver, CO. 80262, USA Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension, Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 4200 East Ninth Ave. Box C281, Denver, CO. 80262, USA BMC Nephrology Abstract Background Medical management is the conventional treatment for Stanford Type B aortic dissections as surgery is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The advent of endovascular interventional techniques has revived interest in treating end-organ complications of Type B aortic dissection. We describe a patient who benefited from endovascular repair of renal artery stenosis caused by a dissection flap, which resulted in reversal of his end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Case presentation A 69 y/o male with a Type B aortic dissection diagnosed two months earlier was found to have a serum creatinine of 15.2 mg/dL (1343.7

32. Health Library - End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) endstage renal disease (ESRD). End Heart disease is the most common cause of death in people with end-stage renal disease. Author http://yalenewhavenhealth.org/library/healthguide/IllnessConditions/topic.asp?hw

33. EP Healthcare - Reimbursement For Treatment Of End-Stage Renal Disease Healthcare Back Reimbursement for Treatment of endstage renal disease by Maureen McKinley, MSW, LSCW. When beginning dialysis http://www.eparent.com/healthcare/reimbursement.htm

RESOURCES EDUCATION HEALTHCARE LIFE PLANNING ... TOYS Eparent Services: Reader Feedback EP Bookstore Archived Articles Publisher’s Message ... Children’s Page Search Eparent: Healthcare: Reimbursement for Treatment of End-Stage Renal Disease by Maureen McKinley, MSW, LSCW When beginning dialysis, many people wonder how they are going to pay for this costly treatment. Every dialysis clinic has a social worker to help answer this and other questions related to adjusting to life with kidney disease. The social worker will have information on insurance plans and other sources of financial assistance. Medicare Medicare has two types of coverage: Part A and Part B. Part A covers 100 percent of most inpatient expenses and is free to those who have paid into the Social Security system. Part B covers 80 percent of outpatient expenses and is covered by a monthly premium. For those receiving Social Security Disability or Retirement benefits, the Part B premium is automatically deducted from the monthly benefit payment. Those not receiving Social Security payments are billed every three months for their Medicare Part B coverage. It is possible to enroll in just Part A of Medicare. This is not advisable for people with renal disease, however, as it is Part B which covers maintenance dialysis treatment, laboratory work, and many other services needed by people who have ESRD.. Supplemental insurance Part B of Medicare pays only 80 percent of outpatient treatment after satisfaction of an annual deductible, so additional insurance is necessary to cover the remaining 20 percent of dialysis. The cost of maintenance dialysis varies somewhat from state to state, but on the average, the monthly Medicare allowable charge is $2,000. Medicare covers 80 percent of this, or approximately $1,600. The $400 that is left over is usually covered by supplemental insurance. Most people have some type of private insurance coverage when they develop renal failure. After they become eligible for Medicare, they use their private insurance as supplemental coverage. Many insurance companies allow subscribers to convert to a Medicare supplement plan, which has less expensive premiums, once enrolling in Medicare. Supplemental insurance can also cover the annual Medicare Part B deductible.

34. Symptoms Of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Symptoms of endstage renal disease (ESRD). by Debra Wood, RN. The Kidney and Its Main Blood Vessels. Copyright © 2002 Nucleus Communications, Inc. http://www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/14653.cfm

Community Advisor Search Send to a friend Home ... Resource Guide Symptoms of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) by Debra Wood, RN The Kidney and Its Main Blood Vessels www.nucleusinc.com As kidney failure progresses, some or all of the following symptoms may develop: Loss of appetite Nausea Vomiting Fatigue Weight loss Itchy skin Confusion Trouble concentrating Swelling throughout the body Low urine output Sores, bad taste in the mouth Constipation Diarrhea Muscle cramps and twitches Shortness of breath Pericarditis High blood pressure Weak, brittle bones Yellowish-brownish skin tone Easy bruising of the skin Headache Frequent hiccups If kidney failure is untreated, the accumulated waste products and fluid can result in: Coma Seizures Death SOURCES: National Kidney Foundation Conn's Current Therapy 2001 , 53rd ed. W.B. Saunders Company, 2001. Last reviewed May 2002 by HealthGate Medical Review Board All HealthGate consumer health and medical information found on this site is accredited by URAC . URAC's Health Web Site Accreditation Program requires compliance with 53 rigorous standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audits. Previous Next Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

35. Conditions InDepth: End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) endstage renal disease (ESRD). end-stage renal disease can lead to anemia, high blood pressure, bone disorders, heart failure, and mental ‘fuzziness.’. http://www.somersetmedicalcenter.com/171.cfm

Community Advisor Search Send to a friend Home ... Resource Guide End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) by Debra Wood, RN Renal failure (or kidney failure) occurs when the kidneys are not able to perform their normal functions. It usually occurs in middle-aged and older people. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs on either side of the spine in the lower back. Their main functions are to remove waste from the body and to balance the water and mineral content of the blood by removing water. The waste and water combine to form urine. Anatomy of the Kidney www.nucleusinc.com End-stage renal disease (ESRD) refers to a permanent condition in which the kidneys are no longer able to filter waste from the blood. As the wastes build up, the tiny filters in the kidneys (nephrons) continue to lose their filtering ability. Although damage to the nephrons may occur suddenly after an injury or poisoning, many kidney diseases take years or even to decades to cause noticeable damage. The two most common causes of ESRD are: Diabetes – the nephrons are damaged by high blood sugar levels that occur in poorly controlled diabetes High blood pressure – causes damage to the capillaries in the kidneys End-stage renal disease can lead to anemia, high blood pressure, bone disorders, heart failure, and mental ‘fuzziness.’

36. OHSU Health - End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Email. endstage renal disease (ESRD). What is renal failure? Renal failure refers What is end-stage renal disease (ESRD)? End-stage renal http://www.ohsuhealth.com/htaz/urology/diseases/end_stage_renal_disease_esrd.cfm

Urology Home Page Urogenital Disorders Analgesic Nephropathy Bladder Cancer ... Cystocele (Fallen Bladder) End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Glomerulonephritis Glomerulosclerosis Goodpasture Syndrome Hematuria (Blood in the Urine) ... Email End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) What is renal failure? Renal failure refers to temporary or permanent damage to the kidneys that results in loss of normal kidney function. There are two different types of renal failure - acute and chronic. Acute renal failure has an abrupt onset and is potentially reversible. Chronic failure progresses slowly over at least three months and can lead to permanent renal failure. The causes, symptoms, treatments, and outcomes of acute and chronic are different. Conditions that may lead to acute or chronic renal failure may include, but are not limited to, the following: Acute Renal Failure Chronic Renal Failure Myocardial infarction - a heart attack may lead to temporary kidney failure. Diabetic nephropathy - diabetes can cause permanent changes, leading to kidney damage. Rhabdomyolysis - kidney damage that can occur from muscle breakdown. This condition can occur from severe dehydration, infection, or other causes.

37. End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities (ESRDs) Printerfriendly window featuring this article; select File Print. end-stage renal disease Facilities (ESRDs). The State of Michigan http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-27417__27655-92568--,00.html

Skip Navigation Michigan.gov Home MDCH Home Sitemap ... Forms End-Stage Renal Disease Facilities (ESRDs) Each facility desiring to furnish renal transplantation or dialysis services is required to meet all health and safety requirements and perform required medical reviews of patient care. The regulations also require such facilities to participate in network activities and pursue network goals. The Medical Review Board of each network assures review of the quality of patient care and services. Click here for information regarding initial approval to furnish services to beneficiaries of the Medicare end-stage renal disease (ESRD) program. USEFUL ESRD LINKS Clarification of Certification Requirements and Coordination of Care for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities Who Receive End Stage Renal Disease Services (3/11/04 CMS Letter) Conditions of Participation ESRD Information Resource (CMS) Fact Sheet On Dialysis Coverage in SNFs ... The Renal Network of the Upper Midwest, Inc. Related Content Michigan.gov Home MDCH Home Site Map Contact MDCH ... Security Policy

38. End Stage Renal Disease: Choosing A Treatment That's Right For You endstage renal disease Choosing a. Treatment That s Right for You. This This condition is called end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Today http://www.duj.com/RenalDisease.html

End-Stage Renal Disease: Choosing a Treatment That's Right for You This e-text is for people whose kidneys fail to work. This condition is called end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Today, there are new and better treatments for ESRD that replace the work of healthy kidneys. By learning about your treatment choices, you can work with your doctor to pick the one that's best for you. No matter which type of treatment you choose, there will be some changes in your life. But with the help of your health care team, family, and friends, you may be able to lead a full, active life. This e-text describes the choices for treatment: hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and kidney transplantation. It gives the pros and cons of each. It also discusses diet and paying for treatment. It gives tips for working with your doctor, nurses, and others who make up your health care team. It provides a list of groups that offer information and services to kidney patients. It also lists magazines, books, and brochures that you can read for more information about treatment. You and your doctor will work together to choose a treatment that's best for you. This e-text can help you make that choice.

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40. End-stage Kidney Disease Also called endstage renal disease (ESRD). Alternative Names Renal failure - end stage; Kidney failure - end stage; ESRD. Causes, incidence, and risk factors http://www.pennhealth.com/ency/article/000500.htm

Search Encyclopedia: List of Topics Print This Page  Renal Disease, Vascular Surgery End-stage kidney disease Kidney anatomy Definition: End-stage kidney disease is a complete or near complete failure of the kidneys to function to excrete wastes, concentrate urine, and regulate electrolytes . Also called End-stage renal disease (ESRD). Alternative Names: Renal failure - end stage; Kidney failure - end stage; ESRD Causes, incidence, and risk factors: End-stage kidney disease occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to function at a level that is necessary for day to day life. It usually occurs as chronic renal failure progresses to the point where kidney function is less than 10% of baseline. At this point, the kidney function is so low that without dialysis or kidney transplantation, complications are multiple and severe, and death will occur from accumulation of fluids and waste products in the body. In the United States, nearly 300,000 people are on long-term dialysis and more than 20,000 have a functioning transplanted kidney. The most common cause of ESRD in the US is diabetes . ESRD almost always follows chronic kidney failure , which may exist for 10 to 20 years or more before progression to ESRD.

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