Renal pathophysiology · Physiology

The most important determinant of progression of chronic kidney disease is:

  1. Advancing age of the patient
  2. Persistent proteinuria
  3. Patient sex
  4. Fluctuating body temperature
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Correct answer: Persistent proteinuria

Persistent proteinuria reflects ongoing glomerular damage. It is a strong predictor of CKD progression.

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