The result is a fast and irregular heart rhythm. The heart rate in atrial fibrillation may range from 100 to 175 beats a minute. The normal range for a heart rate is 60 to 100 beats a minute. Abnormalities or damage to the heart's structure are the most common cause of atrial fibrillation.
(Beyond the Basics).) Dialysis is typically needed when approximately 90 percent or more of kidney function is lost. Kidney function can be lost rapidly (acute renal failure or acute kidney injury) or over months or years (chronic kidney disease).
There are a couple of exceptions to the two-year wait for Medicare. 1  End-stage renal disease (ESRD) with kidney failure. If you require ongoing dialysis or a kidney transplant, Medicare coverage can begin the third month after the month in which your dialysis began.  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).