| AVF | arteriovenous fistula |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CKD | chronic kidney disease |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CVCATH | central venous catheter |
| EDW | estimated dry weight |
| ESRD | end-stage renal disease |
| FKC | Fresenius Kidney Care |
| HD | hemodialysis |
| ppy | per-person year |
| RBV | relative blood volume |
| RBVM | relative blood volume monitoring |
| RR | rate ratio |
| SBP | systolic blood pressure |
| UFV | ultrafiltration volume |
| UFR | ultrafiltration rate |
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