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[Chronic kidney diseases: common and harmful, but also preventable and treatable]

Marcus Gomes Bastos1, Rachel Bregman, Gianna Mastroianni Kirsztajn

  • 1Universidades - Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora - MG, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UERJ e Universidade Federal de São Paulo - UNIFESP, São Paulo, SP.

Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
|May 26, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing global health issue. Early diagnosis and intervention can significantly delay complications and improve outcomes for CKD patients.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Context:

  • Chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents a significant global public health challenge.
  • Brazil faces increasing incidence and prevalence of end-stage renal failure, with poor prognosis and high treatment costs.
  • CKD management is complex, with major outcomes including cardiovascular events, mortality, and progressive loss of kidney function.

Purpose:

  • To review the current definition and staging of CKD.
  • To discuss essential preventive measures for CKD.
  • To highlight the importance of early diagnosis and renoprotective/cardioprotective strategies.

Summary:

  • CKD complications encompass anemia, metabolic acidosis, malnutrition, and mineral metabolism alterations.
  • Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in CKD patients.
  • Early detection and timely implementation of renoprotective and cardioprotective treatments can postpone adverse outcomes.

Impact:

  • Early CKD diagnosis and management can significantly improve patient prognosis.
  • Implementing preventive measures can reduce the burden of CKD complications.
  • This review provides insights into optimizing CKD care through early intervention strategies.

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