Based on the “CKD Risk Map,” you know that: 1) his CKD can be classified as A3/G3b; 2) his risk of progressing to kidney failure is very high; 3) referral to a nephrologist is recommended; and 4) he should be monitored at least 3 times per year.
If you do have chronic kidney disease, then your doctor will use the CKD Heat Map to find out your risk for CKD getting worse and your risk for heart disease. On the left side of the map, your eGFR number matches up with a CKD stage. A higher eGFR number is better because it means you have a lower CKD stage.
The CKD Heat Map gives you the complete picture of your kidney health. Scan for a short The CKD Heat Map is color-coded based on your risk for CKD getting worse, and your risk for heart disease.
HEAT MAP A1 A2 A3 Normal to mildly increased Moderately increased Severely increased <30 mg/g 30-299 mg/g ≥300 mg/g CKD Stage 1 G1 Normal or high ≥90 CKD Stage 2 G2 Mildly decreased 60-90 CKD Stage 3a G3a Mildly to moderately decreased 45-59 CKS Stage 3b G3b Moderately to severely decreased 30-44 CKD Stage 4 G4 Severely decreased 15-29
Early Identification and Screening for Chronic Kidney Disease ...
Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) has created a heat map for clinicians to compare eGFR and uACR to diagnose and stage CKD. The heat map helps clinicians to understand patient risk, if referrals are required and help patients understand how CKD is progressing or reversing.
UKidney - An eGFR calculator based on MDRD and CKD-EPI
The heat map uses a color-coded system to indicate the risk level associated with different combinations of eGFR and albuminuria. The colors typically range from: Green (low risk) Yellow (moderate risk) Orange (high risk) Red (very high risk)
Heat map that reflects prognosis, frequency of visits and ...
Classification heat map that reflects prognosis, recommended frequency of visits and indications for nephrology referral. The GFR and albuminuria grid depict the risk of progression, morbidity...