End-Stage Renal Disease (Uremia): Pathophysiology, Dialysis CPT Codes & Management
Clinical Definition Uremia is the clinical syndrome associated with fluid, electrolyte, and hormone imbalances and metabolic abnormalities, which develop in parallel with the deterioration of renal function. It typically manifests when the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) falls below 10-15 mL/min (End-Stage Renal Disease). The condition is defined by the systemic accumulation of “uremic retention solutes”…