Managing Chronic Kidney Disease in Primary Care: Essential Insights

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IN THIS EPISODE, doctors Catherine Byrne and Rahul Mohan discuss the critical aspects of managing chronic kidney disease (CKD) in primary care. They explain: the definition, prevalence, and risk factors of CKD, highlighting its association with other conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
Led by podcast host Irina Varlan, the conversation covers the role of primary care in early detection, optimal management, and timely referral to secondary care. They also discuss the importance of lifestyle modifications and the advancements in CKD treatments, including the adoption of new medications like SGLT2 inhibitors and finerenone. The discussion emphasizes the need for accurate coding and record-keeping in primary care to ensure effective monitoring and improved patient outcomes. Finally, the episode provides insights into various resources available for patients to help them understand and manage their condition better.
SPECIAL THANKS TO GUEST SPEAKERS:
Catherine Byrne, kidney consultant in Nottingham City Hospital. CKD Midlands Renal Network Lead
Rahul Mohan, GP in Rushcliffe and GPwER in Diabetes and CVRM Medicine, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB. Board member, national Executive Committee of Primary Care Diabetes Society and SAHF.

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Chapters

1. CKD final from Irina (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Guest Introductions (00:02:43)

3. Understanding Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) (00:03:17)

4. Risk Factors and Screening for CKD (00:05:23)

5. Impact and Burden of CKD (00:06:47)

6. Diagnosing CKD in Primary Care (00:10:57)

7. Managing CKD: Early Detection and Monitoring (00:13:25)

8. Optimizing CKD Treatment and Medication (00:17:46)

9. Resources for Patients with CKD (00:25:39)

10. Referral to Secondary Care (00:29:20)

11. Key Takeaways for Primary Care Clinicians (00:35:38)

12. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:38:16)