What is CKD nomenclature?
CKD nomenclature is the system of classification used to identify and describe chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is based on Cause, GFR category (G1 G5), and Albuminuria category (A1-A3), abbreviated as CGA. CKD is de ned as abnormalities of kidney structure or function, present for > 3 months, with implications for health. Green, low risk (if no other markers of kidney disease, no CKD); yellow, moderately increased risk; orange, high risk; red, very high risk. GFR, glomerular ltration rate.