Preventing the progression of chronic kidney disease: two case reports and review of the literature

A variety of therapeutic modalities are available to alter the abnormalities seen in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A comprehensive plan can now be developed to slow the progression of CKD. Two clinical cases of delay in the need for renal replacement therapy are described. This delay w...

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Published in:International urology and nephrology 2014-11, Vol.46 (11), p.2167-2174
Main Authors: Toor, Muhammad R., Singla, Anjali, Kim, Jin K., Sumin, Xenia, DeVita, Maria V., Michelis, Michael F.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Disease Progression
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Nephrology
Nephrology - Review
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic - prevention & control
Renal Replacement Therapy - methods
Urology
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Summary:A variety of therapeutic modalities are available to alter the abnormalities seen in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A comprehensive plan can now be developed to slow the progression of CKD. Two clinical cases of delay in the need for renal replacement therapy are described. This delay was achieved by using recognized recommendations for optimal diabetes therapy (HbA1c target 7 %), goals for blood pressure levels, reduction of proteinuria, and the proper use of ACEI/ARB therapies. Recent recommendations include BP
ISSN:0301-1623
1573-2584
DOI:10.1007/s11255-014-0762-6