Chronic Kidney Disease: Classification and Guidelines

Test your knowledge of chronic kidney disease (CKD) classification, glomerular filtration rate (GFR) categories, and albuminuria levels based on the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guidelines.

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What is the definition of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?

Abnormalities in kidney structure or function present for 3 months or longer with implications for health

How is CKD classified according to the new recommendations from the KDIGO guidelines?

By cause of kidney disease, GFR category, and albuminuria level

Which GFR category represents normal or high kidney function?

>90 mL/min/1.73 m2

What is the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) range for category 3a based on KDIGO classification?

<p>45–59 mL/min/1.73 m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the severity of kidney function in GFR category 4?

<p>Severely decreased</p> Signup and view all the answers

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