Chronic Kidney Disease

Treatment options for failing kidneys

What is the best treatment for you when your kidneys start to fail? These videos will provide you with an overview of the different treatment options: kidney transplant, dialysis, and conservative care. You’ll hear personal stories from patients who chose the treatment option that was best for them.

This video was created by patients and kidney health experts.

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Starting dialysis: Your options is a video created by patients and kidney health experts to prepare you for dialysis. It’ll help you understand what the next steps might be in your dialysis journey. You’ll also learn about the different types of dialysis, including home dialysis options like peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis.

Kidney disease: Helping you choose your treatment options
This video will help you decide which type of kidney replacement therapy fits best into your life. It will help you think about what’s important to you when making your treatment choice. This video is for people with chronic kidney disease.

Current as of: October 20, 2020

Author: Medicine SCN (Kidney Health Section)

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