Determination of Hemodialysis Status in an Egyptian Coastal City, Alexandria: An Epidemiological Study with a 3-year Prospective Mortality Observation | Chapter 3 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 8

Background: In Egypt, hemodialysis (HD) is the most common form of RRT, and it is a significant financial burden on the health-care system. Many organisations, both governmental and non-governmental, have adopted HD since it is a crucial and lifesaving technique. In Egypt’s Alexandria province, HD service is offered through fifty-seven HD units, twenty-one of which