CKD classification based on estimated GFR over three years and subsequent cardiac and mortality outcomes: a cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>It is unknown whether defining chronic kidney disease (CKD) based on one versus two estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) assessments changes the prognostic importance of reduced eGFR in a community-based population.</p>...

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Main Authors: Salem Deeb N, Tighiouart Hocine, Krassilnikova Maria, Weiner Daniel E, Levey Andrew S, Sarnak Mark J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/10/26