RCP Medicine Podcast
The RCP Medicine podcast is a discussion of different topics relevant to physicians. Episodes discuss and explore different topics including real-life clinical cases, new evidence-based guidelines and specific physician issues in the modern healthcare environment. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the presenters and not necessarily the RCP.
RCP Medicine Podcast
Episode 104: Chronic Kidney Disease: What Every Clinician Needs to Know
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In this episode of the RCP Medicine Podcast, Professor Jeremy Levy, consultant nephrologist in London, joins Dr Alex Crowe, consultant physician in Liverpool, for an insightful and practical conversation about chronic kidney disease (CKD). Together, they explore why CKD is so common, and often silent. How to distinguish acute from chronic kidney problems, and which investigations matter most.
The discussion also highlights the growing importance of cardiorenal metabolic medicine, offering clinicians a clear approach to assessing risk, optimising treatment, and supporting long‑term health. From EGFR trends to SGLT2 inhibitors, from lifestyle change to coding accuracy, this episode provides an essential, up‑to‑date guide for managing CKD in everyday practice.
Resources
For kidney sake podcast: Home | ForKidneysSake.com
Excellent resources on CKD here from NHS NW London: Chronic kidney disease
NICE guidelines: Overview | Chronic kidney disease: assessment and management | Guidance | NICE
Hypertension in CKD from UK kidney association FINAL UKKA NICE-KDIGO commentary December 2022.pdf
Exercise and Lifestyle in CKD from UK kidney association Exercise and Lifestyle in CKD clinical practice guideline33_v4_FINAL_0.pdf
SGLT2i in CKD from UK kidney association Sodium Glucose Co transporter 2 - UK Kidney Association.
KDIGO (international) guidelines on CKD management CKD Evaluation and Management – KDIGO
KIDGO prognosis of CKD by Albuminuria Categories: KIDGO 2012 S126
American Diabetes Association guidelines including CKD Volume 48 Issue Supplement_1 | Diabetes Care | American Diabetes Association
For Kidneys Sake
For Kidneys Sake is a clinician-led podcast from Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and North West London Integrated Care Board, offering practical, evidence-based insight into chronic kidney disease and cardio-renal care. Through short, accessible conversations with experts across primary and secondary care, the series supports shared learning on CKD detection, risk management and integrated patient care. The podcast is for GPs, pharmacists, nurses and multidisciplinary teams, and is relevant for clinicians, patients and anyone interested in improving kidney health.
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