Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease involves persistent abnormalities of kidney structure or function with health implications, classified using cause, estimated filtration and albuminuria.
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Filtration and markers
Estimated glomerular filtration rate reflects kidney filtering capacity; urine albumin assessment captures another clinically important dimension.
Persistence
Transient injury or a single abnormal result may not establish chronic disease; confirmation and duration are part of assessment.
Systemic consequences
CKD can influence fluid and electrolyte balance, anemia, bone and mineral metabolism and cardiovascular risk.
Individualized management
Cause, stage, proteinuria, medication safety, cardiovascular health and shared decisions guide follow-up under current guidelines.
Reference and next reading
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