Table 3.
Screening | Initial Encounter | At Preparation for RRT |
---|---|---|
Cardiac | ECHO only if physical examination is abnormal | ECHO routinely |
ICAs | MRA for positive family history, symptoms, or patient preference | Discuss MRA if not already performed |
AAA | Men age 65–75 years with a smoking history or men older than 60 years with a family history71 | |
Liver cyst burden | Consider measuring liver volume at the time that total kidney volume measurements are obtained. Risk assessment may help tailor discussion of hormonal therapy | Re-evaluate liver cyst burden to assess need for possible liver transplant in the future |
Kidney stones | 24-h urine with discussion of citrate therapy if hypocitraturia present |
ECHO, echocardiogram; ICA, intracranial aneurysm; MRA, magnetic resonance angiogram; AAA, abdominal aortic aneurysm.