Chronic kidney disease

Definition

GFR <60 or presence of kidney damage that is present for more than 3 months. Evidence of kidney damage can include structural abnormalities (imaging or histology), albuminuria above normal limits, urinary sediment abnormalities or electrolyte disturbances due to tubular disorders.

Exclusions

• Hypertensive renal disease

Inclusions

• chronic renal failure
• Chronic renal insufficiency

Subcategories (6)