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Renal Replacement Therapy in Slovenia: Excerpts From 2013 Data
Jadranka Buturović-Ponikvar1, Jakob Gubenšek1, Miha Arnol1
1Department of Nephrology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana.
Summary
In 2013, Slovenia reported 2077 patients on renal replacement therapy (RRT), with hemodialysis being the most common treatment. The study highlights key data on RRT prevalence and outcomes in the Slovenian population.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Renal replacement therapy (RRT) is crucial for managing end-stage kidney disease.
- Understanding national RRT data provides insights into disease burden and treatment practices.
- Slovenia's national RRT registry offers a comprehensive overview of kidney care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the 2013 Slovenian renal replacement therapy (RRT) data.
- To report on patient demographics, treatment modalities, and outcomes.
- To provide a comprehensive epidemiological overview of RRT in Slovenia.
Main Methods:
- Data collected from 24 Slovenian renal centers (23 dialysis, 1 RRT transplant).
- 100% response rate for individual patient questionnaires.
- Analysis of patient demographics, RRT types, vascular access, and mortality rates.
Main Results:
- 2077 patients (1008.3 pmp) received RRT in 2013.
- Hemodialysis (65%), peritoneal dialysis (2.5%), and kidney grafts (32.5%) were reported.
- 260 incident patients began RRT, with a median age of 69 years; crude death rate was 11.4%.
Conclusions:
- The 2013 data provides a complete picture of RRT in Slovenia.
- Hemodialysis remains the predominant RRT modality.
- Further analysis can inform strategies for improving kidney disease management.
