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Support Materials

 

Through earlier diagnosis and intervention, you play a crucial role in driving better outcomes for your patients, including those who may be at risk of CKD.1,2 Here you will find a selection of resources to support you and your patients.

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Chronic Kidney Disease From The Experts

Leading experts explain the importance of diagnosing CKD early.

IN THIS SERIES

  • Early diagnosis really mattersDr Ana Cebrian (3:53)

    Discover from Dr A Cebrian why early diagnosis of CKD matters and how you can make a difference for your patients

  • Primary care: intervene early to make a differenceProf. Christoph Wanner and Prof. Sam Seidu (5:06)

    Watch Profs. Christoph Wanner and Sam Seidu explain why early diagnosis in primary care is so important

  • ISN-KDIGO-PCDE-WONCA Quick QuideProf. Pinar Topsever (6:19)

    Watch Prof. P Topsever walk through using the KDIGO heatmap

  • The diabetic patient is at risk of CKDProf. Xavier Cos (4:00)

    Prof. Xavier Cos explains more about the risk of CKD in your patients with type 2 diabetes

  • Screening for CKD using both eGFR and UACRProf. Reinhold Kreutz (4:03)

    Discover from Prof. R Kreutz how UACR and eGFR work together to help you screen for CKD in your patients

  • Hear from Prof. Reinhold Kreutz what you can do to help your patients with hypertension who might also be at risk of CKD

    Hear from Prof. Reinhold Kreutz what you can do to help your patients with hypertension who might also be at risk of CKD

Help your patients who are at risk of CKD (or have been recently diagnosed with
CKD) understand what they can do to
improve outcomes.

Discover Which of Your Patients Could be at Risk of CKD
CKD Diagnosis Guide

Discover which of your patients could be at risk of CKD.

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Access The Counselling Guide for Discussing CKD with Your Patients
Patient Counselling Resource

Discussing CKD with your patients.

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One-Page Guide Supporting CKD Identification and Intervention.
KDIGO Heatmap

Click here to see the ISN CKD Early Identification and Intervention in Primary Care one-pager.

This material has been commissioned and funded by AstraZeneca.

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ISN-KDIGO CKD Early Identification & Intervention Toolkit
ISN-KDIGO CKD Toolkit

A series of early intervention and diagnosis tools.

This toolkit was supported by unrestricted grants from Pharmaceutical companies including AstraZeneca.

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Have Effective Conversations With Your Patients.
Let’s Talk CKD

Having effective conversations with your patients.

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eGFR And UACR Working Together

Understanding risk of progression

Explore how eGFR and UACR work together to help you get the complete picture of CKD diagnosis and progression3,4

It’s Time To Talk CKD

Companion Video

Talking to patients early helps them to avoid surprises later. So when you notice a drop in eGFR
or an increase in UACR
and suspect CKD, it's time to kick off a conversation.

CKD, chronic kidney disease; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; KDIGO, Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes; UACR, urine albumin-creatinine ratio


References
  1. Tangri N et al. BMJ Open. 2023;13:e067386.
  2. Tangri N et al. Adv Ther. 2023;40:2869–2885.
  3. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). National Kidney Foundation. Available here: https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/gfr.
  4. McGill J et al. BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care. 2022 Jul;10(4):e002806.

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