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What level of hypertension control is optimal for slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease?

July 10th, 2007

The 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, 2007

For 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, 2007

The 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, 2007

This 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, 2007

It is optimal to refer the patient to a nephrologist when the eGFR falls to 60 ml/min.