Kidney Disorders 2 Flashcards
CKD
Briefly describe the epidemiology of CKD.
1/10 Canadians live with CKD
diabetes is the leading cause of CKD
ESRD increased 35% since 2009
95% of patients managed in primary care
What is chronic kidney disease?
progressive loss of function occurring over several months to years
characterized by gradual replacement of normal kidney architecture with fibrosis
can progress to the need for dialysis or transplant
Why is CKD one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in North America?
progressive loss of kidney function leads to:
-complications
-may require RRT
cardiovascular disease
-leading cause of mortality*
What are the two main causes of CKD?
diabetes and HTN
diabetes being the leading cause
Which populations are at higher risk for CKD?
hypertension
diabetes
cardiovascular disease
first degree relative with CKD
Indigenous
What are the two definitions of CKD?
kidney function:
-GFR < 60ml/min/1.73m2 for 3 months or more with or without kidney damage
kidney structure:
-kidney damage for > 3 months, with or without decreased GFR, as evidence by pathological abnormalities, abnormalities in blood or urine or as seen by imaging
What are the markers for kidney damage?
albuminuria (ACR > 3mg/mmol)
urine sediment abnormalities (ex: RBC casts)
electrolyte abnormalities
abnormalities detected by histology
structural abnormalities
history of kidney transplant
Describe the screening process for CKD.
measure eGFR and ACR
-if eGFR < 60ml/min re-measure in 3 months or sooner
-if ACR > 3 re-measure 1-2 times over next 3 months
confirm CKD diagnosis after 3 months
-eGFR > 60ml/min and ACR < 3=person doesnt have CKD
-eGFR 30-59ml/min and/or ACR 3-60=person has CKD but can be managed in primary care
-eGFR < 30ml/min and/or ACR > 60=person has CKD but refer to nephrologist
Describe the decline in GFR due to age.
GFR decreases by ~ 1ml/min/1.73m2/year beginning in the 4th decade of life
GFR will decrease to < 60ml/min in 5-25% of otherwise healthy adults due to aging alone
What is the concern with reduced GFR due to age alone?
there are still risks associated:
-higher risk of AKI
-medication accumulation with reduced GFR
-reduced reserves in the event other comorbidities develop over time
Describe the staging of CKD based on GFR.
G1 (normal or high): > 90ml/min
G2 (mildly decreased): 60-89ml/min
G3a (mild-moderately decreased): 45-59ml/min
G3b (moderate-severely decreased): 30-44ml/min
G4 (severely decreased): 15-29ml/min
G5 (kidney failure): < 15ml/min
G3a and lower can be classified as CKD
Describe the staging of CKD based on albuminuria.
note: using ACR
A1 (normal-mildly increased): < 3mg/mmol
A2 (moderately increased): 3-30mg/mmol
A3 (severely increased): > 30mg/mmol
To determine GFR category, what equation would you use to estimate the GFR?
CKD-EPI
Are albuminuria and GFR dependent on each other in the context of CKD?
no, they are independent
-GFR could be fine but ACR could be high leading to a poor prognosis and vice versa
-worst possibility is a combo of both being bad
What is the clinical presentation of CKD?
often asymptomatic
-symptoms minimal in stages 1-2
higher incidence of symptoms in stages 3-4
-low energy, fatigue, confusion
-foaming, tea-coloured, bloody or cloudy urine
-edema
-shortness of breath
-pruritis
Provide a very brief overview of care for CKD based on GFR.
eGFR 30-59ml/min (3a-3b): usually managed in primary care
eGFR < 30ml/min (4-5): usually with nephrologist
delay progression
reduce CV risk
treat complications
Describe the progression of CKD.
once CKD develops, it generally progresses over time
-autoimmune CKD may undergo remission
rate of GFR decline highly variable between individuals
-lower GFR and greater albuminuria=faster progression
rate of progression is related to etiology
-quick: diabetic nephropathy, glomerular dx, polycystic kidney disease, transplant
-slow: hypertensive, tubulointerstitial disease
What are the non-modifiable factors associated with faster progression of CKD?
African American
male
advanced age
family history
What are the modifiable factors associated with faster progression of CKD?
uncontrolled HTN
poor blood glucose control
proteinuria
smoking
obesity
What are the interventions to delay the progression of CKD?
blood pressure control
RAAS blockade
-ACEI/ARB
-non steroidal MRAs
blood glucose control in people with DM
-SGLT2 inhibitors
-GLP 1 agonists?
smoking cessation
avoidance of nephrotoxins
Describe blood pressure control in the context of CKD.
HTN can be both a cause and a consequence of CKD
associated with faster progression of CKD and CVD
strict bp control delays progression of CKD
What are the blood pressure targets according to Hypertension Canada?
<130/80 for patient with diabetic CKD
SBP < 110 for adults with polycystic kidney disease
SBP < 120 for “high risk” patients
SBP < 140 for “all other patients”
What are the blood pressure targets according to KDIGO?
SBP < 120 for patients with high bp and CKD when tolerated
<130/80 for kidney transplant recipients
What are the indications defining high-risk patients for intensive blood pressure management?
AARF
age > 75
atherosclerosis
renal (eGFR < 60ml/min/1.73m2 or proteinuria < 1g/d)
Framingham risk score > 15%
What are cautions and contraindications for pushing SBP to < 120?
heart failure
institutionalized elderly individuals
diabetes
previous stroke
eGFR < 20 (includes dialysis and transplant)
patient unwilling/unable to adhere to multiple meds
standing SBP < 110
inability to measure SBP accurately
What are the results from the SPRINT trial in regards to SBP <120 and CKD progression?
did not slow CKD progression
Describe proper BP measurement.
sitting position
back supported
arm bare and supported
middle of cuff at heart level
do not talk or move before or during
legs uncrossed
feet flat on floor
What are the lifestyle recommendations from Hypertension Canada for blood pressure control?
salt restriction
-reduce sodium intake towards < 2000mg (5g of salt)/day
exercise
-30 to 60 minutes moderate intensity 4-7 days/week
weight reduction in overweight/obese patients
-BMI 18.5-25kg/m2
limit alcohol consumption
-1 to 2 drinks/day
How many drugs are often required to control blood pressure with CKD?
3-4
What are the first-line options for blood pressure control and CKD?
ACEI/ARB
diuretics
long acting CCB
consider comorbidities, stage of CKD, degree of albuminuria, type of CKD
What is the first line treatment for HTN if a patient has proteinuria?
ACEI/ARB
-diabetic kidney disease: ACR > 3mg/mmol
-nondiabetic proteinuric CKD: ACR > 30mg/mmol
What is the benefit of ACEI/ARBs in the context of CKD?
reduce BP and glomerular capillary pressure
-by selectively vasodilating the efferent arteriole
reduce proteinuria
improvement in kidney outcomes (failure, doubling of SCr, GFR decline, progression of albuminuria) and CV outcomes
Which antihypertensive reduces proteinuria more than any other?
ACEI/ARB
Which ACEI/ARB is used for RAAS blockade in CKD?
used interchangeably
What are the contraindications to ACEI/ARBs?
pregnancy
angioedema
bilateral renal artery stenosis
What are the precautions to ACEI/ARBs?
intravascular fluid depletion
-reduce/hold dose if severe vomiting, diarrhea, fluid loss
eGFR < 30ml/min/m2
hypotension (caution if BP < 110/70)
hyperkalemia (K+ > 5.5mmol/L)
What are the monitoring parameters for ACEI/ARB therapy?
2-4 weeks following initiation or any dose increase
-SCr (increase > 30% from baseline may warrant dc)
-K+ (if high: restrict dietary K+, add diuretic)
-blood pressure
-urinary ACR
What are the strategies that can be done to reduce potassium if hyperkalemia occurs to a patient with CKD on an ACEI/ARB?
moderate potassium intake
review concurrent drugs
consider:
-diuretics
-sodium bicarbonate
-potassium binders
ACEI/ARB are so important that we want to do as much as we can to keep them on board
What is the dosing of ACEI/ARBs for CKD?
start at a low dose and titrate to maximum tolerated dose (or highest approved dose)
-dose dependent reduction in albuminuria lowering effect
What was the old recommendation for combo ACEI+ARB therapy?
CKD with refractive proteinuria
What is the recommendation today for combo ACEI/ARB therapy?
avoid ACEI/ARB combination
-superior for reducing proteinuria and BP but actually worsened renal outcomes
Which drug is a direct renin inhibitor?
aliskiren
What is the use of aliskiren for CKD?
no longer used
-does more harm than good
What did the Cochrane review from 2014 find regarding MRAs and CKD?
reduced proteinuria 30-40%
improved bp
possible slowing of CKD progression
no CV/ESRD outcomes
doubled risk of hyperkalemia
5 fold risk of gynecomastia