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Cardiovascular risk management in chronic kidney disease in general practice (the AusHEART study)

Razavian, Mona, Heeley, Emma L., Perkovic, Vlado, Zoungas, Sophia, Weekes, Andrew, Patel, Anushka A., Anderson, Craig S., Chalmers, John P. and Cass, Alan (2012). Cardiovascular risk management in chronic kidney disease in general practice (the AusHEART study). Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation,27(4):1396-1402.

Document type: Journal Article

IRMA ID 84473293xPUB31
Title Cardiovascular risk management in chronic kidney disease in general practice (the AusHEART study)
Author Razavian, Mona
Heeley, Emma L.
Perkovic, Vlado
Zoungas, Sophia
Weekes, Andrew
Patel, Anushka A.
Anderson, Craig S.
Chalmers, John P.
Cass, Alan
Journal Name Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation
Publication Date 2012
Volume Number 27
Issue Number 4
ISSN 0931-0509   (check CDU catalogue open catalogue search in new window)
Scopus ID 2-s2.0-84859373018
Start Page 1396
End Page 1402
Total Pages 6
Place of Publication United Kingdom
Publisher Oxford University Press
HERDC Category C1 - Journal Article (DIISR)
Abstract Background.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common and increasing in prevalence. Adverse outcomes of CKD can be prevented through early detection and treatment. There is limited data on the awareness of CKD and the quality of care offered to patients with CKD in the primary care setting. The objectives of this study were to assess the prevalence, general practitioner (GP) awareness and extent of current evidence–practice gaps in the management of CKD in Australian primary care.

Methods.
The Australian Hypertension and Absolute Risk Study (AusHEART) was a nationally representative, cluster stratified, cross-sectional survey among 322 GPs. Each GP was asked to provide data for 15–20 consecutive patients (age ≥ 55 years) who presented between April and June, 2008. The main outcome measures were CKD prevalence based on proteinuria and decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate. Evidence–practice gaps in management of patients with CKD were identified.

Results.
Among a total of 4966 patients with kidney function test data, 1845 (37%) had abnormal kidney function. Of the 1312 patients with abnormal kidney function known to the GP at the time of visit, only 235 were correctly identified as having CKD. GPs under-estimated cardiovascular (CV) risks in patients with CKD when compared with the prevailing guidelines at the time of survey and the recent national guidelines, particularly in later stages of CKD. Among CKD patients not prescribed blood pressure-lowering agents or lipid-lowering agents, treatment was indicated as per relevant guidelines in 51 and 46%, respectively. For CKD patients who were already prescribed blood pressure-lowering and lipid-lowering agents, 61 and 50%, respectively, did not meet the treatment targets recommended by the relevant guidelines.

Conclusions.
CKD is common, significantly under-recognized and under-treated in primary care. Effort to increase awareness and provide opportunities for improved screening and assessment should improve the management and outcome of these patients at high risk of CV disease.
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ndt/gfr599   (check subscription with CDU E-Gateway service for CDU Staff and Students  check subscription with CDU E-Gateway in new window)
 
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