Do older adult patients with comparable comorbidities to younger patients do as well on hemodialysis?

The statement that older adult patients with comparable comorbidities to younger patients do as well on hemodialysis is generally seen as true because studies indicate that age alone does not determine the success of hemodialysis treatment. Instead, various factors including the specific comorbidities and overall health status significantly influence outcomes.

Older patients may experience different physiological responses or have distinct challenges, but when matched on comorbidities, their survival and health outcomes can be comparable to those of younger patients. This highlights the importance of treating patients as individuals rather than making assumptions based solely on age. Additionally, the success of hemodialysis can depend on how well the healthcare team manages these comorbidities, the adequacy of dialysis treatment, patient adherence to dietary and fluid restrictions, and other individualized factors that may not be obviously linked to age but can influence overall health outcomes.