Proteinuria is a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease and Progressive Kidney Disease - A Critical Review of the Evidence

Bruce Culleton, MD, FRCP

Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Albera, Canada
November, 2001

Presented at Grand Rounds,
St. Paul's Hospital,
Vancouver, British Columbia
50 minutes duration.

Objectives:

• Discuss the definition of proteinuria and the prevalence within the general population
• Review the evidence which supports proteinuria as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease, and discuss causality
• Review the treatment options for patients with proteinuria

• This event is eligible for Section 2 CME credit as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and may also be incorporated into a personal learning project (PLP) under Section 4 (Structured Learning Projects).
• This event is eligible for one hour of Section 2 CME credit