Abstract

The key messages of these guidel ines on chronic kidney disease are: ? Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a public health problem due to its wide distribution, high rate of complications and cost. ? CKD is a common condition, its prevalence being about 10%, and is treatable if it is detected on time. ? A patient with CKD has a higher risk of cardiovascular mortality than of progression of its underlying renal disease. ? A new definition of CKD, based on estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) and kidney damage, facilitates its detection and management. ? CKD is detected with three simple tests: 1) Blood pressure measurement, 2) Detection of proteinuria or albuminuria in an isolated urine sample, and 3) Estimation of renal function (eGFR), based on serum creatinine, age, gender and race. ? The CKD risk groups are individu