Key result
Early and regular nephrology specialist care in the conservative phase of chronic kidney disease is associated with decreased morbidity and mortality.
Population
Patients in the conservative phase of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Design
Review
Authors
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Hypothesis-generating for nephrology referral in conservative CKD; RCTs needed before practice change.
Early detection and multidisciplinary intervention in chronic kidney disease are crucial to prevent progression to end-stage renal disease and reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Locatelli et al. (2002) conducted a review in Chronic kidney disease. Early nephrology specialist care and medical interventions was evaluated. Early and regular nephrology specialist care in the conservative phase of chronic kidney disease is associated with decreased morbidity and mortality.
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