A 58-year-old with CKD G3a (eGFR 45) and albuminuria (UACR 600 mg/g) without diabetes. BP controlled on ACE inhibitor. Next disease-modifying step to ...

Question

A 58-year-old with CKD G3a (eGFR 45) and albuminuria (UACR 600 mg/g) without diabetes. BP controlled on ACE inhibitor. Next disease-modifying step to slow CKD progression?

Accepted Answer

Start an SGLT2 inhibitor

Answer

Start GLP-1 receptor agonist

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Switch ACE inhibitor to ARB

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Add thiazide diuretic

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Initiate finerenone

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Chronic Kidney Disease

A 58-year-old with CKD G3a (eGFR 45) and albuminuria (UACR 600 mg/g) without diabetes. BP controlled on ACE inhibitor. Next disease-modifying step to slow CKD progression?