Should CKD EPI equation be used for estimation of glomerular filtration rate in obese subjects?
Introduction: Pandemic of obesity is strongly related to increase of chronic kidney disease (CKD) prevalence. Currently recommended CKD EPI equation has several serious limitations particularly in obese subjects who have high body surface area (BSA). The aim of our study was to analyze differences i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Kidney & Blood Pressure Research |
| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/526115 |