Chronic kidney disease and its complications
R Thomas, A Kanso, JR Sedor - Primary care: Clinics in office practice, 2008 - Elsevier
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a complex disease affecting more than 20 million
individuals in the United States. Progression of CKD is associated with a number of serious
complications, including increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia,
anemia, and metabolic bone disease. CKD patients should be assessed for the presence of
these complications and receive optimal treatment to reduce their morbidity and mortality. A
multidisciplinary approach is required to accomplish this goal.
individuals in the United States. Progression of CKD is associated with a number of serious
complications, including increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia,
anemia, and metabolic bone disease. CKD patients should be assessed for the presence of
these complications and receive optimal treatment to reduce their morbidity and mortality. A
multidisciplinary approach is required to accomplish this goal.