Is bicarbonate supplementation for metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney disease (CKD) a thing we do for no reason? We cover the pathophysiology and long-term consequences of metabolic acidosis, the history of bicarbonate use, alternative options for bicarbonate repletion including baking soda, lemon juice, fruits and veggies, whether the renal diet works, counseling patients with CKD, and common mistakes and pitfalls in managing metabolic acidosis in CKD. Our guest is Dr. Timothy Yau (@Maximal_Change, @WUNephrology, @AJKDOnline). It’s NephMadness 2024! Fill out your bracket today and check out the other podcasts participating in the NephMadness pod crawl!

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Show Segments

Time stamps refer to the ad-free version

00:00 Introduction and Guest Bio
07:46 Case Presentation
08:42 Initial Approach to CKD Management
09:10 Metabolic Acidosis in CKD
13:30 Consequences of Metabolic Acidosis
22:28 Administration of Bicarbonate
23:54 Alternative Options for Bicarbonate Repletion
24:47 Citrate and Bicarbonate
26:02 Sodium Bicarbonate for CKD
30:19 Dietary Modifications
33:35 Renal Diet
38:20 Counseling CKD Patients
41:39 Veverimer and Other Treatments
44:36 Mistakes and Pitfalls
46:55 Conclusion

Credits

Writer and Producer: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Cover Art and Infographic: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Timothy Yau MD

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