Continuous renal replacement therapy is a continuous form of dialysis usually used in the hospital for people with severe kidney failure who need gentle, ongoing blood filtering.

Dialysis is a treatment that removes excess fluid and waste from your body when your kidneys can no longer do so. It is a lifesaving option for people with advanced kidney failure. There are two main types of dialysis, both of which can be done at home:

• Peritoneal dialysis – uses a special fluid that goes into your belly to clean your blood. Your body’s natural lining acts as a filter to remove waste and extra fluid. Many people do this treatment at home, often overnight while they sleep.
• Hemodialysis – filters your blood through a machine, typically at a clinic or dialysis center, though it can also be done at home with proper training.

People with chronic kidney disease can slow the progression to advanced kidney failure by living a healthy lifestyle. Managing other chronic conditions, staying physically active, and maintaining a healthy weight can all help protect your kidneys and reduce the risk of the disease getting worse.

A kidney transplant is surgery that replaces a diseased kidney with a healthy one from a donor. You can receive a kidney from someone on the deceased donor waiting list or from a living donor, often a family member or friend.

For people with advanced kidney failure who choose not to have a transplant or dialysis, we offer medical management without dialysis. The goal of this approach is to help you live as comfortably and fully as possible for as long as possible.

The two leading causes of chronic kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure.

Yes. There are medications that have been proven to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease.

Frequent blood and urine tests are the best way to track kidney health and guide treatment decisions.

No. Not all people with chronic kidney disease will develop advanced kidney failure.