Slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease

Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2009 Nov;70(11):634-8. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2009.70.11.45052.

Abstract

Progression of chronic kidney disease can be slowed by careful management of risk factors. The most effective treatments are aggressive blood pressure control, renin-angiotensin system inhibition in proteinuric patients and tight glycaemic control in diabetics. Patients should be educated to avoid nephrotoxins and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acidosis / complications
  • Anemia / complications
  • Chronic Disease
  • Diabetic Nephropathies / complications
  • Disease Progression
  • Dyslipidemias / complications
  • Epidemiologic Methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / complications
  • Male
  • Proteinuria / complications
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / etiology
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / prevention & control*
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / therapy
  • Renal Replacement Therapy
  • Risk Reduction Behavior