Profil épidémiologique des patients en première consultation de néphrologie

Clinical and Paraclinical Profile of Patients in First Nephrology Consultation at the Aristide Le Dantec University Hospital Center (ALD-UHC) About 542 Cases

“…Alteration of renal function was found to be the main reason for consultation in nephrology. This result is consistent with the literature data [8][9][10][13][14][15]. The majority of patients were admitted at stages 4 or 5 of the CKD.…”

“…The majority of patients were referred by general practitioners followed by cardiologists and urologists. This result is consistent with the literature [8][9][10]13]. Cardiologists work very often with nephrologists in cardio-renal syndromes including type 1, type 2, and type 5.…”