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end-stage renal disease (ESRD)

What is end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?

End-stage renal disease refers to the point when a person’s kidneys fail and the patient must either have a kidney transplant, or undergo dialysis treatments. Individuals with ESRD are automatically eligible for enrollment in Medicare.

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