Praxis Medical Insights

Est. 2024 • Clinical Guidelines Distilled

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Last Updated: 10/3/2025

Management of Hemoptysis in ESRD Patients on Hemodialysis

Treatment Considerations

  • Avoid phosphate-containing medications during treatment given ESRD status 1

Preservation of Residual Kidney Function

  • Avoid nephrotoxic contrast if possible, but do not withhold necessary CT angiography as the diagnostic benefit outweighs risk in this life-threatening presentation, according to the American Journal of Kidney Diseases 2, 3, 4, 5