Managing chronic kidney disease according to KDIGO risk categories: A primer for primary care

Key Result

The updated KDIGO heat map provides a practical framework for stratifying patient risk using eGFR and albuminuria to facilitate early detection and evidence-based management in primary care.

Key Points

• This review aims to discuss the KDIGO heat map and its application for managing chronic kidney disease (CKD).
• Review of KDIGO guidelines and heat map framework.
• Discussion on the importance of integrating eGFR and albuminuria in patient stratification.
• Recommendations for primary care implementation strategies.
• Emphasizes the limited real-world adoption of the KDIGO heat map in primary care.
• Suggests potential benefits of early detection in individualizing chronic kidney disease management.
• Highlights the need for increased awareness and training among primary care providers.