Measures to Define Chronic Kidney Disease

• Autores: Ann M. O'Hare
• Localización: JAMA: the journal of the American Medical Association, ISSN 0098-7484, Vol. 309, Nº. 13, 2013, págs. 1343-1344
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Based on the finding that estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and albuminuria were associated with mortality and treated end-stage renal disease in younger and older adults, Dr Hallan and colleagues1 concluded that there should be �a common definition and staging of CKD [chronic kidney disease] based on eGFR and albuminuria for all age groups.�