A medical condition characterized by a gradual decline in renal function over time or by signs and symptoms of kidney damage.

Filtration of excess fluids and wastes from the blood is the function of the kidneys. A healthy blood vessel system is crucial for kidney function.

A procedure by which a person whose kidneys no longer function is given a healthy kidney from a donor who is alive or deceased.

Acute kidney injury (AKI) refers to damaged kidneys that fail within a short duration, it could be a few hours or days.

It is recommended to undergo dialysis when the kidney function has been impaired by 85 to 90 percent and GFR is below 15ml.

Essentially, dialysis access is vital for ensuring that the patient experiences a favorable dialysis treatment.