CKD

Question 1

What are the 4 most common causes of CKD?

Answer 1

• DM
  
  • Glomulonephritis
  • Hypertension
    
    • Polycystic kidney disease

Question 2

What are some risk factors for CKD?

Answer 2

Hypertension
Established CVD
Obesity 
Smoking
Family history
History of AKI
Age
DM
Aborignial

Question 3

What is the definition of CKD?

Answer 3

• eGFR of less than 60ml/min/1.73mm2 for 3 months ,
  
  • or evidence of kidney damage
    ○ Albuminuria - micro male >2.5, female >3.5
    ○ Haematuria
    ○ Structural abnormalities
    ○ Pathological abnormalities
    
    • Two more within 3 months about repeat with 7 days in case of acute injury