Kidney Doc: Answering Your Questions on Kidney Health
Bismah Irfan MD
6 episodes
9 months ago
In this episode, Dr.Irfan discusses the importance of estimating kidney function using markers such as eGFR and cystatin C. She explains the stages of kidney disease and the role of reliable estimates of GFR in identifying and monitoring CKD. She also highlights the issue of using race to estimate kidney function and discusses new equations that may provide more accurate estimates without racial bias.
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In this episode, Dr.Irfan discusses the importance of estimating kidney function using markers such as eGFR and cystatin C. She explains the stages of kidney disease and the role of reliable estimates of GFR in identifying and monitoring CKD. She also highlights the issue of using race to estimate kidney function and discusses new equations that may provide more accurate estimates without racial bias.
Episode #1: 8 Steps to Take After Being Diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease
Kidney Doc: Answering Your Questions on Kidney Health
3 minutes
2 years ago
Episode #1: 8 Steps to Take After Being Diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease
In this episode of Kidney Doc, Dr. Bismah Irfan discusses the 8 steps that patients with chronic kidney disease should take after being diagnosed. These steps include monitoring kidney numbers, managing blood pressure, reviewing medications, being mindful of contrast dyes, focusing on nutrition, seeing a nephrologist, quitting smoking, and checking blood cholesterol and sugar levels regularly. Dr. Irfan explains each step in detail and provides valuable insights for patients with chronic kidn...
Kidney Doc: Answering Your Questions on Kidney Health
In this episode, Dr.Irfan discusses the importance of estimating kidney function using markers such as eGFR and cystatin C. She explains the stages of kidney disease and the role of reliable estimates of GFR in identifying and monitoring CKD. She also highlights the issue of using race to estimate kidney function and discusses new equations that may provide more accurate estimates without racial bias.
