Metabolic and Hormonal Determinants of Glomerular Filtration Rate and Renal Hemodynamics in Severely Obese Individuals
Objective: Renal function is often compromised in severe obesity. A true measurement of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is unusual, and how estimation formulae (EstForm) perform in such individuals is unclear. We characterized renal function and hemodynamics in severely obese individuals, assessing...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2016-10-01
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| Series: | Obesity Facts |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/446965 |