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I'm wondering how much time does someone have to live after dialysis stops?
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2-4 weeks: Everyone is different and a lot depends on the underlying residual kidney function. Most patients will not survive more than 2-4 weeks due to cardiac arrhythmia caused by high potassium.
Answered 1/30/2015
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