title: Frequent office visits of patients with chronic kidney disease: Is a prelude to prevention of dialysis.
abstract: This study is an excerpt of broad-based office practice which is designed to treat patients with diabetes and hypertension, the two most common causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as well as CKD of unknown etiology. This model of office practice is dedicated to evaluating patients with CKD for their complete well-being; blood pressure control, fluid control and maintenance of acid-base status and hemoglobin. Frequent office visits, every four to six weeks, confer a healthy life style year after year associated with a feeling of good well-being and a positive outlook. Having gained that, such patients remain compliant to their medication and diet, and scheduled laboratory and office visits which are determinant of a dialysis-free life.
authors: Anil K Mandal, Department of Nephrology, Northeast Florida Area Hospitals, St. Augustine, FL 32084, United States.
authors: Anil K
authors: AK
authors: Mandal
keywords: Chronic kidney disease; Diabetes; End stage renal disease; Hypertension; Non-dialysis; Preventative care; Serum bicarbonate; Small kidneys