End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) [1]
End stage renal disease (ESRD) is the final stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), also known as kidney failure. This occurs when the kidneys function below 10-15 percent and is often a result of years of chronic kidney disease. After being diagnosed with ESRD, it is important to begin a kidney replacement therapy such as dialysis or to pursue a kidney transplant.