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Chapter 1

Chronic kidney disease

This chapter covers how aging affects kidney function, how to diagnose chronic kidney disease, and how staging CKD is crucial to managing the disease correctly.
10 Lessons
23:46 min
Chronic kidney disease intro
0:20 min
Defining chronic kidney disease
2:06 min
Diagnosing chronic kidney disease
4:06 min
Ordering additional diagnostic tests
2:53 min
Staging chronic kidney disease
2:20 min
Evaluating chronic kidney disease
4:08 min
Identifying age-related kidney changes
1:29 min
Handling early chronic kidney disease
2:28 min
Managing late chronic kidney disease
3:56 min
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Chapter 2

Progression of chronic kidney disease

Learn how CKD progresses and master different treatment options for slowing the advancement of the disease.
7 Lessons
15:23 min
Progression of chronic kidney disease intro
0:23 min
Recognizing the risks
2:13 min
Mastering the pathophysiology
3:13 min
Predicting progression
2:25 min
Preventing progression
4:01 min
Managing blood pressure and other risk factors
3:08 min
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Chapter 3

Complications of chronic kidney disease

In this chapter, you will review CKD complications, including cardiovascular disease, anemia, metabolic acidosis, electrolyte abnormalities, and water retention.
10 Lessons
32:34 min
Complications of chronic kidney disease intro
0:24 min
Linking cardiovascular and chronic kidney diseases
3:01 min
Achieving blood pressure targets
4:05 min
Addressing anemia
4:59 min
Managing bone and mineral metabolism
4:53 min
Controlling metabolic acidosis
1:46 min
Dealing with malnutrition
4:27 min
Handling sodium and water retention
4:09 min
Treating hyperkalemia
4:50 min
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Chapter 4

Management of advanced chronic kidney disease

Learn the roles of the different professionals involved in the management of advanced CKD cases. Educate your patients and discuss the need for kidney replacement therapy.
6 Lessons
11:03 min
Management of advanced chronic kidney disease intro
0:18 min
Identifying acute kidney injury
3:20 min
Teaming up to manage chronic kidney disease
2:59 min
Predicting the need for dialysis
3:57 min
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Chronic Kidney Disease Essentials outro
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