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Impact of the estimation equation for GFR on population-based prevalence estimates of kidney dysfunction

BACKGROUND: Estimating equations are recommended by clinical guidelines as the preferred method for assessment of glomerular filtration rate (GFR). The aim of the study was to compare population-based prevalence estimates of decreased kidney function in Germany defined by an estimated GFR (eGFR) <...

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Autores principales: Trocchi, Pietro, Girndt, Matthias, Scheidt-Nave, Christa, Markau, Silke, Stang, Andreas
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5706394/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29183273
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12882-017-0749-5