Factors to Consider in the Management of Progressive Kidney Failure

Factors to Consider in the Management of Progressive Kidney Failure

What are the risk factors, diseases, and complications that should be considered in the management of patients with progressive kidney failure?

Factors to Consider in the Management of Patients With Progressive Kidney Failure (No Matter the Original Etiology)

Contributors to the loss of kidney function

• Hypertension

• Diabetes mellitus

• Dietary salt intake

• Proteinuria

• Metabolic acidosis

Complications of chronic kidney disease

• Anemia

• Platelet dysfunction

• Abnormal bone and mineral metabolism (e.g., secondary hyperparathyroidism)

• Lipid abnormalities (elevated cholesterol and triglycerides)

• Metabolic acidosis

• Volume overload

• Electrolyte disturbances (e.g., hyperkalemia)

• Cardiovascular disease