Chronic kidney disease

**Definition:** Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) < 60 ml/min/1.73m² or presence of kidney damage that is present for more than 3 months. Evidence of kidney damage can include structural abnormalities (imaging or histology), albuminuria above normal limits, urinary sediment abnormalities or electrolyte disturbances due to tubular disorders.

**Inclusions:** - Chronic renal insufficiency - chronic renal failure

**Exclusions:** - Hypertensive renal disease