What level of hypertension control is optimal for slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease?
July 10th, 2007The blood pressure goal for slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease is <130/80.
In Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, what level of intact PTH hormone is considered normal?
July 10th, 2007For CKD patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism, the goal for the level of intact PTH is <70 for Stage 3 CKD, and <110 for Stage 4 CKD.
For a diabetic patient, what level of HgbA1c is optimal to help slow the progression of kidney disease?
July 10th, 2007The HgbA1c should be <6.0 to help slow the progression of kidney disease.
When should I have a discussion with the patient about types of dialysis and types of accesses that need to be considered?
July 10th, 2007This discussion with a patient about recommendations for the type of access and the type of dialysis should begin when the patient is at stage 4 (eGFR = 15-30 ml/min).
At what level of eGFR should I refer a patient to a nephrologist?
July 10th, 2007It is optimal to refer the patient to a nephrologist when the eGFR falls to 60 ml/min.