Cerebrovascular Disease Incidence, Characteristics, and Outcomes in Patients Initiating Dialysis: The Choices for Healthy Outcomes in Caring for ESRD (CHOICE) Study

Cerebrovascular disease is common in dialysis patients, is identified late, and carries a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. Stroke etiologic subtypes on dialysis therapy are multifactorial, suggesting risk factors may change the longer one has end-stage renal disease. Additional studies are needed to address the poor prognosis through prevention, early identification, and treatment.