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    Attention COACH STUDY participants:

    The principal investigators of the study request that you use the official version of the modified score here.

    Kt/V for Dialysis Adequacy

    Quantifies both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment adequacy.
    mL/min
    hours
    lbs

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    Frank A. Gotch, MD

    About the Creator

    Frank Gotch, MD is an associate professor at the University of California, San Francisco. He is best known for his extensive research in dialysis adequacy, including the development of Kt/V. Dr Gotch's current research interests are primarily concerned with modeling dialysis technology.

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