Chronic Kidney Disease.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 33121630.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.pop.2020.08.001.
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Abstract
Chronic kidney disease is encountered by the primary care physician, in no small part owing to the high rates of hypertension and diabetes, the 2 most common etiologies of chronic kidney disease in the United States. As a primary care physician, it is important to understand the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and evaluation methods of chronic kidney disease even before a referral to nephrology. Additionally, the primary care physician plays a vital role in mitigating the risks of chronic kidney disease as well as the complications and comorbidities.
Medical subject headings
- Renal Insufficiency, Chronic