Related MeetingsChronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Kidney Disease is a condition which occurs when the kidneys are unable to process the cleaning of the blood of toxins and waste products. The symptoms of worsening kidney function are unspecific, and might include feeling generally unwell and experiencing a reduced appetite. Anemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease because the kidneys are unable to manufacture enough erythropoietin, a hormone that regulates the production of red blood cells.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are two main causes of CKD.
The major outcomes of chronic kidney disease, regardless of the specific diagnosis (i.e. type of kidney disease), include:
- Progression to kidney failure
- Complications from decreased kidney function
- Development of cardiovascular disease
Increasing evidence shows that early detection and treatment often can prevent or delay some of these adverse outcomes. However, opportunities for prevention may be lost because chronic kidney disease is not diagnosed or is treated insufficiently. One reason is lack of agreement about the definition of chronic kidney disease, as well as the classification of its stages. Another reason is lack of uniform application of simple tests for the detection and evaluation of the disease.
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Overview of CKD Management
Dr Martin Hadley-Brown | Released 10/03/2009 | Watch Now |
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CKD: The Nephrologists Perspective
Dr Steve Riley | Released 10/02/2009 | Watch Now |