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Initial access characteristics according to pre-dialysis follow up.
| Characteristics of initial access | Patients who initiated dialysis through AVF (N = 21) | Patients who initiated dialysis through CVC (N = 135) |
|---|---|---|
| Received pre-dialysis nephrology care (N = 120) | 21 | 99 |
| No pre-dialysis nephrology care (N = 36) | 0 | 36 |
CVC: central venous catheter; AVF: arteriovenous fistula.
