Question

A 73-year-old with new CKD G3b A1 has eGFR 38 and normal albuminuria. Which equation consideration is highlighted by KDIGO 2024?

Accepted Answer

Use validated GFR estimating equations; consider creatinine-cystatin C and race-free approaches

Answer

Use Cockcroft-Gault only

Answer

CKD-EPI is the only acceptable equation

Answer

MDRD is preferred

Answer

Equations are discouraged; biopsy required

Practice question

A 73-year-old with new CKD G3b A1 has eGFR 38 and normal albuminuria. Which equation consideration is highlighted by KDIGO 2024?