Table 3.
Mean survival (discounted life years) for modeled patient characteristics
| Modeled Patient | AV Fistula Strategy | AV Graft Strategy | CVC-Only Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40-yr-old nondiabetic man | 7.95 | 5.36 | 4.44 |
| 40-yr-old nondiabetic woman | 7.71 | 6.05 | 4.69 |
| 40-yr-old diabetic man | 5.26 | 4.20 | 3.95 |
| 40-yr-old diabetic woman | 5.17 | 4.82 | 4.16 |
| 60-yr-old nondiabetic man | 4.55 | 3.30 | 2.81 |
| 60-yr-old nondiabetic woman | 4.34 | 3.81 | 2.93 |
| 60-yr-old diabetic man | 2.99 | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| 60-yr-old diabetic woman | 2.94 | 2.94 | 2.66 |
| 80-yr-old nondiabetic man | 2.60 | 2.12 | 1.93 |
| 80-yr-old nondiabetic woman | 2.49 | 2.41 | 2.01 |
| 80-yr-old diabetic man | 1.90 | 1.73 | 1.80 |
| 80-yr-old diabetic woman | 1.91 | 1.94 | 1.85 |