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. 2023 Nov 27;4(12):1806–1815. doi: 10.34067/KID.0000000000000296

Table 3.

Suggested screening at initial encounter or at preparation for RRT

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.