[Chronic kidney disease in geriatrics]

Soins Gerontol. 2024 Mar-Apr;29(166):8-13. doi: 10.1016/j.sger.2024.01.003. Epub 2024 Feb 14.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects almost 10% of the world's population, and over 30% of people aged over 70 [1,2]. The overall incidence of treated CKD is stable in France, but continues to rise sharply in people aged over 85 [3]. In its advanced stages, CKD is associated with numerous complications linked to disturbances in water, acid-base and phosphocalcium balance, as well as anemia and increased cardiovascular risk. A better understanding of risk factors, improved practices to promote nephroprotection, and progress in therapeutic education and preparation for suppletive techniques would help reduce this risk.

Keywords: cardiovascular risk; chronic kidney disease; complication; kidney; maladie rénale chronique; nephroprotection; néphroprotection; rein; risque cardiovasculaire.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • France / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic* / drug therapy
  • Renal Insufficiency, Chronic* / epidemiology
  • Risk Factors