Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Overview

CKD is progressive loss of kidney function over months to years (eGFR <60).

Symptoms

• •Edema
• •Fatigue
• •Itching
• •Hypertension

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓eGFR <60 >3 mo
• ✓Albuminuria
• ✓Ultrasound
• ✓Biopsy (rare)

Treatments

• →ACEi/ARB
• →SGLT2i
• →Phosphate binders
• →Dialysis/transplant

Risk Factors