2. 5 Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease Less than 15 Kidney failure (dialysis or kidney transplant needed) 5 15 to 29 Severe decrease in GFR 4 30 to 59 Moderate decrease in GFR 3 60 to 89 Kidney damage and mild decrease in GFR 2 More than 90 Kidney damage (protein in the urine) and normal GFR 1 More than 90 Risk factors for kidney disease (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure, family history, older age, ethnic group) At increased risk Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Description Stage
3. 5 Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease Less than 15 Kidney failure (dialysis or kidney transplant needed) 5 15 to 29 Severe decrease in GFR 4 30 to 59 Moderate decrease in GFR 3 60 to 89 Kidney damage and mild decrease in GFR 2 More than 90 Kidney damage (protein in the urine) and normal GFR 1 More than 90 Risk factors for kidney disease (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure, family history, older age, ethnic group) At increased risk Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Description Stage
4. 5 Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease Simvastatin 40mg OK } Less than 15 Kidney failure (dialysis or kidney transplant needed) 5 15 to 29 Severe decrease in GFR 4 30 to 59 Moderate decrease in GFR 3 60 to 89 Kidney damage and mild decrease in GFR 2 More than 90 Kidney damage (protein in the urine) and normal GFR 1 More than 90 Risk factors for kidney disease (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure, family history, older age, ethnic group) At increased risk Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Description Stage
5. 5 Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease Simvastatin 40mg OK } } Simvastatin above 10mg with caution Less than 15 Kidney failure (dialysis or kidney transplant needed) 5 15 to 29 Severe decrease in GFR 4 30 to 59 Moderate decrease in GFR 3 60 to 89 Kidney damage and mild decrease in GFR 2 More than 90 Kidney damage (protein in the urine) and normal GFR 1 More than 90 Risk factors for kidney disease (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure, family history, older age, ethnic group) At increased risk Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Description Stage
6. 5 Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease Simvastatin 40mg OK } } Atorvastatin, no dose adjustment required Less than 15 Kidney failure (dialysis or kidney transplant needed) 5 15 to 29 Severe decrease in GFR 4 30 to 59 Moderate decrease in GFR 3 60 to 89 Kidney damage and mild decrease in GFR 2 More than 90 Kidney damage (protein in the urine) and normal GFR 1 More than 90 Risk factors for kidney disease (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure, family history, older age, ethnic group) At increased risk Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) Description Stage
