Chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and hypertension: what's in a name?

Area of Science:

• Nephrology
• Epidemiology
• Vascular Medicine

Background:

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD) impacts 11.6% of US adults.
• CKD is frequently comorbid with diabetes and hypertension.
• Vascular disease is a suspected primary cause in many CKD cases.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present data on the prevalence of diabetes and hypertension in CKD patients.
• To analyze these comorbidities based on albumin-to-creatinine ratio and eGFR.
• To review the justification for the current nomenclature of CKD.

Main Methods:

• Data analysis of diabetes and hypertension frequency in CKD.
• Stratification by albumin-to-creatinine ratio.
• Stratification by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).

Main Results:

• Prevalence data for diabetes, hypertension, or both in relation to CKD markers.
• Analysis of comorbidity frequency across different eGFR and albuminuria levels.
• Discussion on the etiological implications for CKD classification.

Conclusions:

• Diabetes and hypertension are highly prevalent in CKD patients.
• Understanding comorbidity patterns is crucial for CKD management.
• The current name for chronic kidney disease is reviewed in light of its common causes.