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 Mellitus.
• Obesity.
• Family history of Kidney Disease.
• Cigarette smoking.
• Previous stroke or a heart attack.
• The age over 60.

Screening for kidney disease 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.