A new approach for cognitive impairment pattern in chronic kidney disease

Abstract

A lower eGFR in CKD patients was associated with early impairments in certain cognitive domains: praxis, language and attention domains before an obvious cognitive decline. Early detection of NCD in CKD patients must be performed before clinically cognitive decline using preferably tests assessing executive, attentional functions and language, rather than memory tests. This early cognitive screening could lead to a better management of cognitive impairment and their consequences on CKD management.