Early Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic Kidney Disease, CKD, is well recognized as a new silent risk factor for premature death.

Risk Factors For Kidney Disease:

• Hypertension or High Blood Pressure
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Family history of Kidney Disease
• Cigarette smoking
• Previous stroke or a heart attack
• The age over 60.

Screening leads to early detection. Early intervention reduces the risk for progression to end-stage renal disease, ESRD, and the need for dialysis or kidney transplant.

A simple blood test, Creatinine to calculate GFR, Glomerular Filtration Rate, and a simple urine test for Albumin, will give the answer.