title: Slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease.
abstract: Progression of chronic kidney disease can be slowed by careful management of risk factors. The most effective treatments are aggressive blood pressure control, renin-angiotensin system inhibition in proteinuric patients and tight glycaemic control in diabetics. Patients should be educated to avoid nephrotoxins and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
authors.affiliation: Oxford Kidney Unit, Church Hospital, Oxford, UK.
authors.forename: William G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Herrington
authors.forename: Phil D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Mason
mesh_terms: D000138:Acidosis / Q000150:complications; D000740:Anemia / Q000150:complications; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003928:Diabetic Nephropathies / Q000150:complications; D018450:Disease Progression; D050171:Dyslipidemias / Q000150:complications; D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D011507:Proteinuria / Q000150:complications; D051436:Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D017582:Renal Replacement Therapy; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior