Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6163955 | Kidney International | 2015 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) affects up to 12 million individuals and is the fourth most common cause for renal replacement therapy worldwide. There have been many recent advances in the understanding of its molecular genetics and biology, and in the diagnosis and management of its manifestations. Yet, diagnosis, evaluation, prevention, and treatment vary widely and there are no broadly accepted practice guidelines. Barriers to translation of basic science breakthroughs to clinical care exist, with considerable heterogeneity across countries. The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes Controversies Conference on ADPKD brought together a panel of multidisciplinary clinical expertise and engaged patients to identify areas of consensus, gaps in knowledge, and research and health-care priorities related to diagnosis; monitoring of kidney disease progression; management of hypertension, renal function decline and complications; end-stage renal disease; extrarenal complications; and practical integrated patient support. These are summarized in this review.
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Authors
Arlene B. Chapman, Olivier Devuyst, Kai-Uwe Eckardt, Ron T. Gansevoort, Tess Harris, Shigeo Horie, Bertram L. Kasiske, Dwight Odland, York Pei, Ronald D. Perrone, Yves Pirson, Robert W. Schrier, Roser Torra, Vicente E. Torres, Terry Watnick,