Elsevier

Kidney International

Volume 85, Issue 1, January 2014, Pages 49-61
Kidney International

Review
Summary of KDIGO 2012 CKD Guideline: behind the scenes, need for guidance, and a framework for moving forward

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The 2012 KDIGO Guideline for CKD evaluation, classification, and management has updated the original 2002 KDOQI Guidelines, using newer data and addressing issues raised over the last decade concerning definitions and assessment. This review highlights the key aspects of the CKD guideline, and describes the rationale for specific wording and the scope of the document. A précis of key concepts in each of the five sections of the guideline is presented. The guideline document is intended for general practitioners and nephrologists, and covers CKD evaluation, classification, and management for both adults and children. Throughout the guideline, we have attempted to overtly address areas of controversy or non-consensus, international relevance, and impact on practice and public policy.

Keywords

chronic kidney disease (CKD)
classification
complications
guidelines
KDIGO
management
progression

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AL has received research funding from Abbott, Amgen, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Genzyme, Kidney Foundation of Canada, Merck and Ortho. AL also has consulting and advising roles for Merck and Otsuka. PES declared no competing interests.