Slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease.
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.
Herrington
William G
WG
Oxford Kidney Unit, Church Hospital, Oxford, UK.
Mason
Phil D
PD
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