Chronic Kidney Disease Flashcards
1
Q
What is CKD (Chronic Kidney disease?
A
A progressive, irreversible loss of kidney function.
2
Q
What are the leading causes of CKD?
A
Diabetes - 50%
Hypertension - 25%
Other - Glomerulonephritis, cystic disease, urologic diseases.
Persons with CKD are often asymptomatic
3
Q
What accompanies renal failures always and is the cause of it?
A
Anemia
