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Providing a New Lease on Life for ESRD Patients<\/h1><\/div>

According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 25,000 kidney transplants were performed in the United States in 2022 alone.<\/p>\n

For people with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), a kidney transplant offers hope and a fresh start.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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What is a Kidney Transplant?<\/h2><\/div>

A kidney transplant is a surgical procedure in which a healthy kidney from a donor, either living or deceased, is surgically placed into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.<\/p>\n

This procedure is typically recommended for individuals whose kidneys have experienced irreversible damage due to conditions such as\u202fchronic kidney disease (CKD)<\/a>, kidney failure, diabetes, high blood pressure, genetic disorders, or other severe kidney-related conditions.<\/p>\n

Kidney transplants can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with kidney failure, offering them a chance to live without the need for ongoing dialysis treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Kidney Transplant Requirements<\/h2><\/div>

Specific criteria must be met to be eligible for a kidney transplant.<\/p>\n

Here are some general medical and lifestyle requirements:<\/p>\n

Medical Considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n