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Heart-Healthy Advice for People with Kidney Disease

WEBInclude some heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. Good sources of monounsaturated fats include olive and canola oils. Nuts, seeds and avocado are also high in good fats. However, some people with chronic kidney disease may need to limit these due to their potassium, phosphorus and protein content.

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Your Kidney Diet Prescription

WEBA patient with kidney disease is generally given a diet prescription to ensure his or her nutritional needs are met. DaVita offers an, easy-to-use, online meal planning tool, the DaVita Diet Helper™. Access personalized, pre-planned meals from more than 1,000 recipes; customize recipes and meals; view the mobile nutrition tracker and shopping

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What Is Hemodialysis

WEBHemodialysis is a dialysis treatment option for people who have chronic kidney disease (CKD) that has progressed to end stage renal disease (ESRD),or kidney failure,and need dialysis or a kidney transplant to stay alive.

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How Do I Get Dialysis

WEBDialysis is done by using a special fluid called dialysate. Dialysate, a mixture of pure water and chemicals, is carefully controlled to pull wastes out of your blood without removing substances your body needs. A semipermeable membrane (one with microscopic holes that allows only certain types of particles to pass through) keeps the blood

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Potassium and Chronic Kidney Disease

WEBThis causes a buildup of potassium in the body. High potassium in the blood is called hyperkalemia, which may happen to people with advanced stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Symptoms of hyperkalemia are nausea, weakness, numbness and slow pulse. People with stage 5 CKD (also known as end stage kidney disease or ESKD) need …

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Hemodialysis Treatment Information and Options

WEBExplore the rest of the hemodialysis section to get an in-depth look at each treatment option. You can also tour a DaVita dialysis center by calling DaVita Guest Services at 1-800-244-0680 or locate a dialysis center near you. Hemodialysis treatment options are tailored to kidney disease patient's needs at DaVita. Find out how we can help now.

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10 Dialysis Side Effects and How To Prevent Them

WEBDialysis is a lifesaving treatment when you have end stage kidney disease (ESKD).But both peritoneal dialysis (PD) and hemodialysis (HD) may have side effects.. Side effects can be mild or severe, depending on your condition and whether or not you're following your dietary and fluid guidelines. Most side effects can be managed if you follow your care team's …

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Nephrologists: Caring for Patients at the Dialysis Center

WEBA nephrologist is a doctor who specializes in the study of kidneys and the diseases and conditions that can affect the kidneys. This area of study is called nephrology. Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine. A doctor must complete a two-year residency in internal medicine and pass the internal medicine board certification exam before he

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Dialysis: Questions and Answers

WEBNational Kidney Foundation (NKF) guidelines recommend you start dialysis when your kidney function drops to 15 percent or less—or if you have severe symptoms caused by your kidney disease, like shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle cramps or nausea and vomiting. Your doctor will help you decide, based on lab tests that measure how much …

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GFR Calculator (Glomerular Filtration Rate) – DaVita Kidney Care

WEBCompletely healthy kidney function is measured at a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of around 100, which means that the kidneys are working at 100 percent. Your kidney function is still considered normal if the GFR number is 90 or greater. If your GFR is 45, you know that your kidneys are working at approximately 45 percent of the normal rate.

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Nocturnal Hemodialysis

WEBTreatment is usually over before 5:00 a.m. Patients are taken off dialysis and able to go home and start their days, usually before early-morning traffic. Staff members report that the nocturnal dialysis setting is more peaceful and relaxed than the daytime. The health care staff and patients are able to spend more time talking to each other

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What is GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate)

WEBOnce the GFR level is known, the stage of kidney disease can be determined. See the chart below for the stages: GFR Level. Description. Stage 1 = 90 mL/min or more. Healthy kidneys or kidney damage with normal or high GFR. Stage 2 = 60 to 89 mL/min. Kidney damage and mild decrease in GFR. Stage 3A = 45 to 59 mL/min.

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The Peritoneal Dialysis Diet

WEBThe peritoneal dialysis diet is designed for patients who choose peritoneal dialysis (PD) instead of hemodialysis (HD). It’s slightly different than the hemodialysis diet due to the differences in the dialysis treatments. Unlike hemodialysis, PD is typically performed daily.

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DaVita Integrated Kidney Care Managed Kidney Health Support

WEBDo More of What You Enjoy. For 20 years, DaVita Integrated Kidney Care (DaVita IKC) has provided patients and their care partners support from a team of integrated care nurse practitioners, nurses, coordinators, physicians, and more. This team's goal is to help you focus on your overall health and live life to the fullest.

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8 Ways DaVita Supports Home Patients

WEB5. Respite care. When you need a break, patients and care partners can arrange for treatment in one of our centers. 6. Manufacturer is available around the clock. You will receive round-the-clock technical support directly from the manufacturer should machine problems occur. 7. DaVita.com Home Dialysis Digest.

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I Want to Know About My Dialysis Access

WEBCall your dialysis care team right away. With quick action, many clots can be dissolved or removed. Each day, use a stethoscope to listen to the “bruit” or whoosh-whoosh of blood through your access. If the bruit gets higher in pitch, like a teakettle, it could mean narrowing of the blood vessels. If the bruit stops, you may have a blood clot.

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Getting Started on In-Center Dialysis

WEBHome Hemodialysis (HHD) In-Center Nocturnal Dialysis. In-Center Self Care. For more information, call DaVita Guest Services at 1-800-244-0680. When you start dialysis at a DaVita® center, you’ll be surrounded by a highly trained clinical team that’s dedicated to delivering superior care and making your experience as comfortable as possible.

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Diet and Safety Tips from DaVita Dietitians

WEBTo provide more guidance during this type of emergency, DaVita dietitians have developed some tips you may find helpful. Diet and safety tips: If possible, keep a two-week supply of kidney-friendly, shelf-stable foods on hand. Your dialysis dietitian can provide you with a handout of pantry and kidney-friendly foods.

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Facility Administrators at the Dialysis Center

WEBSelect the city and state or zip code of your choice. All open positions in that location will appear. Or contact Gina Roepke by phone at 1-888-933-7656 or email at [email protected] or contact Kathryn Shipley at 1-866-977-0271 or [email protected] . The facility administrator (FA) at a dialysis center is the person …

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