Volume 17

Number 2 July 2011

Laboratory Improvements in, and Importance of, Early Diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease

DOI:

Hoque Md. E1 , Giasuddin A SM 2 , Giasuddin R S 3

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease (CKD). a silent killer, is the progressive loss of renal function. As the disease progresses, CKD can cause complications. eg. cardiovascular disease, anaemia and bone disease, may drastically affect the quality of life, may lead to end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and may shorten life expectancy. Thus, detection and treatment of CKD at a far earlier stage may improve patient outcome and limit healthcare costs. Recently reported improvements in laboratory methodologies in, and importance of, early diagnosis of CKD arc reviewed in the present article. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the progressive loss of renal function. It can take many years before specific symptoms become evident. By that time quality of life may he drastically affected and life expectancy shortened. CKD is a silent killer and its incidence is increasing worldwide. Early diagnosis and treatment is vital in order to reduce the impact of this debilitating and potentially fatal condition'. However. appropriate use of existing laboratory tests. alongside newer markers for kidney function. help make detection of CKD far easier.

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  1. Professor. Department of Nephrology

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

  2. Professor. Department of Biochemistry and Immunology

    Statel College of Health Sciences, Dhaka

  3. Postgraduate Student, Departmen of Medicine

    Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. Dhaka

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Volume 17, Number 2 July 2011
Page: 21-27