[Chronic kidney disease in geriatrics]
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Oana Ailioaie1, Marie Essig2, Hélène Levassort3
1Service de néphrologie, Université Paris-Saclay, Site Ambroise-Paré, AP-HP, Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
Abstract:
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects almost 10% of the world's population, and over 30% of people aged over 70 [1,2]. The overall incidence of treated CKD is stable in France, but continues to rise sharply in people aged over 85 [3]. In its advanced stages, CKD is associated with numerous complications linked to disturbances in water, acid-base and phosphocalcium balance, as well as anemia and increased cardiovascular risk. A better understanding of risk factors, improved practices to promote nephroprotection, and progress in therapeutic education and preparation for suppletive techniques would help reduce this risk.
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