A 59-year-old with new CKD G3a and ACR 45 mg/g asks about nephrology referral. Which statement reflects KDIGO guidance?...

Question

A 59-year-old with new CKD G3a and ACR 45 mg/g asks about nephrology referral. Which statement reflects KDIGO guidance?

Accepted Answer

or ACR ≥300 mg/g; otherwise manage collaboratively in primary care

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Refer if eGFR

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rapidly progressive decline

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Refer all CKD patients regardless of stage

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Referral only when dialysis is needed

refractory hypertension MCQ (SBA): persistent ACR ≥300 mg/g