Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with an increased prevalence of cognitive impairment. In the Reasons for Geographic and Racial Differences in Stroke Study, there was an 11% increase in its prevalence for each 10 mL/min/1.73 m2 decrease in glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1.73 m2. In the haemodialysis (HD) population, the prevalence of cognitive dysfunction approached 70% in one cross-sectional study with lower rates reported for peritoneal dialysis (PD).
Authors
Dearbhla Kelly, MB BCh BAO MSc DPhil MRCPI
Academic Nephrologist
