Nicht-nierenersatztherapiepflichtige chronische Nierenkrankheit in der Hausarztpraxis – Update der DEGAM-Leitlinie
摘要
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 10% of adults living in Germany. Patients with CKD are at increased risk of kidney failure and cardiovascular disease. The aim of this update is to align the guideline with current evidence to ensure the best possible care for people with CKD.
Search strategyA search for updated international guidelines was conducted. The NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 2021) guideline and the KDIGO (Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes, 2023) guideline were identified as primary source guidelines. A comprehensive literature review was performed to guide recommendations on SGLT2 inhibitors. Agreement was reached on the recommendations and background texts in a structured consensus process.
New guideline recommendations1) Check for albuminuria using the urine albumin–creatinine ratio (UACR) to recognize CKD early and stage CKD accurately; 2) Use risk scores such as the Kidney Failure Risk Equation (KFRE) to account for age and sex in the risk assessment; 3) Perform urinary tract ultrasound for all patients with suspected CKD; 4) Consider a SGLT2 inhibitor for patients with significant albuminuria or moderate renal impairment; 5) Do not treat asymptomatic hyperuricemia; 6) Standing Commission on Vaccination (STIKO) recommendations are now part of this guideline.