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Causes of hospitalization during the follow-up period
| Characteristics | Predialysis patients (n) | Dialysis patients (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Infectious/inflammatory | 8 | 28 |
| Cardiovascular | 7 | 18 |
| Cerebrovascular | 0 | 8 |
| GI bleeding | 1 | 3 |
| Other | 12 | 22 |
| Total | 28 | 79 |
GI, gastrointestinal.
