CKD identification, diagnosis and management
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Learn about the identification, diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) through this illustrated handout. Review the impact of CKD in the U.S., along with leading risk factors and how kidney function and damage are assessed.
The leading risk factors associated with CKD, including diabetes, hypertension and more
How kidney function and damage are assessed using estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and albuminuria:
- Blood tests for eGFR measure how well the kidneys are filtering waste from blood and indicate the remaining kidney function.
- Urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) urine tests measure the leakage of albumin (protein) into the urine—one of the earliest indicators of kidney damage.
Guidance for screening for CKD, which should be implemented at least once per year in all adults with type 2 diabetes and should also be a high priority for adults with hypertension and cardiovascular (CV) disease
The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria for diagnosis, risk stratification, treatment and referral to a nephrologist using eGFR and UACR values, visualized through a color-coded heat map
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