Mineral Bone Disorders in Chronic Kidney Disease
Abstract Abnormalities in mineral metabolism occur early in the course of chronic kidney disease, even as early as stage 2, and progress as kidney function worsens. The progression of kidney…
Chronic Kidney Disease: Definition, Epidemiology, Cost, and Outcomes
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a general term covering heterogeneous disorders with an overarching definition of having markers of kidney damage or decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR). This definition…
Diabetic Kidney Disease
Abstract Driven by the escalating prevalence of diabetes across the world, diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is an expanding global epidemic that incurs enormous human and economic cost. DKD is the…
The Pediatric Patient With Chronic Kidney Disease
Abstract Although less common in children than in adults, chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant health problem with the potential for serious long-term consequences. Although similarities are seen between…
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Abstract The understanding of hypertensive chronic kidney disease (CKD) has recently been reshaped by the discovery of risk alleles associated with kidney disease. Recent studies have also changed our understanding…
Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease
Outline Pathogenesis, 136 Clinical Consequences of Anemia and Effects of Correction, 137 Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL), 137 Cognitive Function, 137 Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality, 138 Therapies for Chronic Kidney…
The Role of the Chronic Kidney Disease Clinic and Multidisciplinary Team Care
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing global issue, currently affecting approximately 10% of the population. Optimal care of these patients must encompass their complex medical issues, aiming not…
Chronic Kidney Disease in the Elderly
Abstract This chapter will review core questions and concepts of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in older adults including physiological changes associated with aging, identification and epidemiology of CKD in older…
Genetic Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease
Abstract Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, affecting an estimated 10% of the world population. There are many causes for CKD, including familial…
Measurement and Estimation of Kidney Function
Abstract In this chapter, we focus on assessment of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) as an index of overall kidney function. The GFR cannot be measured directly. Instead, it is assessed…
