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CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Melanie R
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The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of chronic kidney disease, including its definition, staging based on glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and albuminuria, and the clinical practice guidelines for evaluation and management. It highlights the importance of understanding clinical and sociodemographic risk factors that contribute to CKD and discusses validated estimating equations for predicting the risk of progression to kidney failure. The chapter also addresses treatment recommendations for various patient populations based on their specific risk factors and clinical conditions.
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