ONLINE HDF
Hemodiafiltration and Our Dialysis System
In addition to conventional hemodialysis, our clinic can provide online hemodiafiltration (online HDF). The method and settings are selected for each patient.
Reviewed by Koshiro Nishimoto, MD, PhD and Morihiro Inoue, MDWhat is hemodiafiltration?
Conventional hemodialysis mainly removes waste by diffusion. HDF combines diffusion with convection (filtration), aiming to remove a broader range of substances. It is not automatically better for every patient.
How online HDF works
Highly purified dialysis fluid is further filtered and used as replacement fluid. Strict water-quality management, cleaning, disinfection and regular monitoring are essential.
Our dialysis system
We use Nikkiso DCS-200Si dialysis monitors for hemodialysis and HDF. Physicians, nurses and clinical engineers review blood pressure, symptoms, laboratory results, body-weight changes and vascular access before adjusting treatment.
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 8:00–18:00
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 8:00–14:00
- Travel and temporary dialysis consultations are available in advance.
Choosing HD or HDF
The choice depends on blood pressure during dialysis, symptoms, nutritional status, residual kidney function, laboratory results and vascular access. Please discuss symptoms during or after dialysis with the care team.
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Questions or appointments
English consultations are available. Please call us if you need help choosing the appropriate service.