Estimation of glomerular filtration rate in hospitalised patients: are we overestimating renal function?

Estimation of glomerular filtration rate in hospitalised patients: are we overestimating renal function?

QUESTIONS UNDER STUDY AND PRINCIPLES: Estimating glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in hospitalised patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is important for drug prescription but it remains a difficult task. The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability of selected algorithms based...

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Main Authors: Michelle Frank, Sara Guarino-Gubler, Michel Burnier, Marc Maillard, Franco Keller, Luca Gabutti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2012-12-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
beta-trace protein
bioimpedance
Cystatin C
EGFR
estimation
glomerular filtration rate
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1624

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https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1624

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