Chronic kidney failure is mainly caused by a harmful lifestyle. Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure are the two most frequent causes.

5,511 Argentines are waiting for a kidney transplant, according to INCUCAI data. According to the Terminal Chronic Renal Failure Registry, about 30,<> patients are on dialysis. Hemodialysis is a treatment to filter toxins and water from the blood. It helps control blood pressure and balance minerals in the blood such as potassium, sodium and calcium.