IntroductIon Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has relatively asymptomatic course, but even at its onset, it worsens the prognosis of patients, mainly because of the increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. Several population-based screening programs as well as initiatives focused on certain risk groups were undertaken to better diagnose early stages of CKD. It appears that an emergency department (ED) of a hospital may be the right place to screen for early CKD. objEctIvEs The aim of the study was to assess the accuracy of ED practices in the detection of CKD. PAtIEnts And mEthods The study involved 176 subjects who presented at the ED over 1 month and were subsequently admitted to one of the wards at the general hospital. Blood pressure on admission was recorded in 61% of the patients; serum creatinine and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were measured in 50% of the subjects, urea in 42.2%, potassium in 87.5%, and glucose in 82%. Patients with previously diagnosed CKD were excluded from the study.

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Background. The relationships between vitamin D