Table 3 Variables not dependent upon the current CKD stage

Utility of acute MI or stroke

0.1

opinion

Utility of CHF

0.76

[26]

Utility of death

0

[13]

Utility if disabled from stroke

0.35

[27]

Utility of dialysis

0.8

[13]

Utility of transplant

0.95

opinion

Monthly incidence of diabetes

0.005%

[28, 29]

Probability of death from acute MI [mean (range)]

8% (1-15)

[30]

Probability of CHF after acute MI [mean (range)]

5% (1-15)

[31, 32]

Probability of moderate-severe disability after stroke

33%

[33]

Probability of death from acute stroke

20%

[34]

Probability of choosing hemodialysis for renal replacement therapy

97.70%

[11]

GFR Threshold for placing fistula

30 ml/min

[11]

Monthly probability of fistula placement

25%

[11]

Monthly mortality first year on dialysis with catheter

4.25%

[35]

Monthly mortality after first year on dialysis with catheter

1.47%

[11]

Monthly mortality on dialysis with fistula

1.33%

[35]

Probability of choosing transplant for renal replacement therapy

2.30%

[11]

Mortality during transplant surgery

1.20%

[36]

Monthly probability of transplant failure

0.51%

[11]

Monthly mortality with transplant

0.31%

[11]