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- 2. Having a large ___ (>30)can be a large risk factor for CKD.
- 5. This type of dialysis doesn't require an exterior machine but does require multiple fluid changes throughout the day.
- 6. These are a pair of organs responsible for filtering our blood and regulating blood pressure.
- 9. The name of a physician with a kidney specialty.
- 11. A great physical way to decrease your risk for CKD.
- 12. A blood test that helps characterize current kidney function.
- 13. Having a reading of greater that 130mg/ml on this test is very concerning, and suggests getting tested with CMP (2 words).
- 15. This is one of the main treatments for loss of kidney function and involves filtering the blood using outside techniques.
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- 1. The average wait time for a kidney _____ is 3-5 years.
- 2. Exercise is one way to help regulate this risk factor for CKD (2 words).
- 3. High protein is ok with this diet.
- 4. The gradual loss of kidney function over time.
- 7. A risk factor that can be helped by diet and exercise.
- 8. The 5th stage of CKD would be characterized as kidney _____.
- 10. This type of dialysis requires an outside machine to filter blood.
- 14. Lowering ______ is suggested for both diets.