A member asked:

What is the life expectancy for someone with stage 5 kidney failure? dialysis and transplant are not options because the heart is to weak.

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Dr. George Mathew answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Very short: About 5 years with good medical care.

Answered 8/4/2018

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Dr. Amy Friedman answered

Specializes in Transplant Surgery

Peritoneal dialysis?: Peritoneal dialysis is very gentle on the heart and lungs. Most hearts can handle it. For this reason cld stage v may not be the end of the road.

Answered 5/7/2018

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