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UK Consensus Conference on Early Chronic Kidney Disease
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Authors/members of Consensus Panel: Archibald G, Bartlett W, Brown A, Christie B, Elliott A, Griffith K, Pound S, Rappaport I, Robertson D, Semple Y, Slane P, Whitworth C and Williams B (Chair).
Detection of adults with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) is important because some will progress to end-stage kidney disease and most are at higher risk of premature cardiovascular disease. Early identification provides the greatest opportunity to modify the course of disease and the associated cardiovascular risk.
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What is early CKD? |
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An international classification of CKD has identified five stages. Early CKD is described as stages 1–3. Stages 1 and 2 are characterized by: structural abnormalities, presence of persistent proteinuria or albuminuria or haematuria. Stage 3 is characterized by impaired kidney function as defined by estimated
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Improving detection of early CKD |
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Estimating GFR
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Improving classification of early CKD |
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Improving organization of care |
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Clinical recommendations |
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