ESRD stands for End-Stage Renal Disease.
What does ESRD mean?
the final stage of chronic kidney disease, needing dialysis or transplant
ESRD stands for end-stage renal disease, the fifth and final stage of chronic kidney disease, in which the kidneys have lost almost all of their ability to work. It is generally reached when kidney function, measured as the estimated glomerular filtration rate, falls below 15, or when the kidneys function at less than about 10 to 15 percent of normal. At this point the body can no longer remove waste and excess fluid on its own, so treatment with dialysis or a kidney transplant is needed to survive. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes.
When is ESRD used?
ESRD is documented in nephrology, general medical, and dialysis notes as the most advanced stage of kidney disease.
Frequently asked questions
What does ESRD stand for?
ESRD stands for end-stage renal disease, the final stage of chronic kidney disease.
When is ESRD reached?
Generally when the estimated glomerular filtration rate falls below 15, or the kidneys work at less than about 10 to 15 percent of normal.
How is ESRD treated?
Treatment requires dialysis or a kidney transplant, because the kidneys can no longer remove waste and fluid on their own.
What causes ESRD?
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of the chronic kidney disease that progresses to ESRD.