Single estimated glomerular filtration rate and albuminuria measurement substantially overestimates prevalence of chronic kidney disease.
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Guidelines require repeatedly diminished estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and/or albuminuria to diagnose chronic kidney disease (CKD), and advise screening only in select populations. Many estimates of CKD prevalence have used single measurements. This longitudinal study...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2011
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