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  • Nephrology
  • Renal Medicine
  • Dialysis Therapy

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  • Hemodialysis (HD) prescriptions have evolved over four decades.
  • The interplay between HD frequency, length, dose, and clinical outcomes is complex.
  • Controlled studies and selection bias complicate the interpretation of enhanced HD regimens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of hemodialysis frequency, length, and dose on clinical outcomes.
  • To evaluate the evidence supporting frequent hemodialysis therapies.
  • To identify optimal HD strategies for patient management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on hemodialysis frequency, length, and dose.
  • Analysis of clinical outcomes associated with various HD regimens.
  • Exploration of data from cohorts with enhanced or intensified HD prescriptions.

Main Results:

  • Quotidian (daily) hemodialysis regimens show the best biochemical profiles, volume and hypertension control, and nutritional status.
  • Frequent HD does not provide evidence for superior survival compared to conventional thrice-weekly or every-other-day HD.
  • The greatest benefits of frequent HD may stem from avoiding prolonged interdialytic intervals (e.g., 48 hours).

Conclusions:

  • While frequent hemodialysis offers significant clinical benefits, superior survival evidence is limited.
  • The correlation between HD frequency and outcomes is evident but likely non-linear.
  • Future controlled studies should investigate every-other-day dialysis due to cost-effectiveness and patient burden.