Why Dialysis 3 Times a Week?

When your kidneys aren't working properly, dialysis is used to try to achieve balance by imitating the fluid and toxin removal functions of healthy kidneys. But for many kidney patients, treating three times per week may not be enough dialysis, and this can hurt their heart.

Does dialysis have to be 3 times a week?

Usually, each hemodialysis treatment lasts about four hours and is done three times per week. A type of hemodialysis called high-flux dialysis may take less time. You can speak to your doctor to see if this is an appropriate treatment for you.

What happens if you only do dialysis twice a week?

Having twice-weekly HD sessions will also result in less frequent arteriovenous fistula or graft cannulations, which may prolong the longevity of dialysis vascular access [4].