1
Q
What is CKD?
A
reduction in kidney function and/or structural damage present for more than 3 months with associated health implications
2
Q
What are markers kidney damage?
A
THE ASS Transplant patient Histological features on biospy Electrolyte abnormalities ACR ratio >3mg/mmol Sediment abnormalities in urine Structural abnormalities on imaging
And/or a persistent reduction in renal function (eGFR less than 60)
3
Q
What two features are assessed when staging CKD?
A
eGFR
Albumin:creatinine ratio
4
Q
What is worse:
CKD stage G1A1
CKD stage G5 A3
A
CKD stage G5 A3, prognosis worsens as numbers increase
5
Q
what are causes of CKD?
A
diabetes high blood pressure glomerular disease Polycystic kidney disease current or previous AKI Mulitsystem diseases obstruction
6
Q
Complications of CKD
A
CVD AKI mineral and bone disorder Malnutrition peripheral neuropathy/myopathy Malignancy Anaemia ESRD Mortality
7
Q
Treatment for CKD
A
treat underlying cause- attention to drugs used
Patient education
dialysis
Renal
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