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Common reasons for HD withdrawal
| Multiple HD access failure |
| Acute medical complications such as frequent hypotension, severe pain or cramps, life-threatening arrhythmias |
| Chronic debilitating problems |
| Chronic failure to thrive/frailty |
| Logistic and financial reasons (long distance travel, belonged to very poor rural/tribal communities, inadequate family support) |
HD: Hemodialysis
