Chronic renal failure risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aarti Narayan, M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

It is important to identify patients at risk for developing chronic renal disease, even in patients with a normal serum creatinine levels. Chronic renal failure, requiring dialysis or organ transplant, can often be prevented with early detection and treatment.

Risk factors

Diabetes and hypertension are the two most common risk factors for CKD. autoimmune disease (including SLE, scleroderma, and polyarteritis nodosa), multiple myeloma and NSAID use. Only option C lists these correctly.

Age

  • Risks of CKD increases with age

Race

  • African-American or Hispanics are at increased risk

Family history

  • A positive family history increases the risk

Comorbidities

References

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