Urology

90th FVMA Annual Conference

Early Diagnosis of CKD and Reassessment of “Normal” Values

Speaker(s)

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  Greg Grauer, DVM, MS, DACVIM

  Kansas State University

Early diagnosis of CKD may be associated with improved patient outcomes. Use of longitudinal clinicopathologic data to detect trends — even within the normal range — will facilitate early diagnosis. Diagnostic criteria for IRIS Stage 1 and early Stage 2 CKD will be emphasized. Attendees will have a better understanding of how to use serum creatinine, SDMA, and urine protein/creatinine ratio to diagnose early CKD in dogs and cats.