Glomerular filtration rate: Which formula should be used in patients with myocardial infarction?

Introduction: There is disagreement regarding the best method for assessing renal dysfunction in patients with myocardial infarction (MI). This study aims to compare two commonly used formulas for measuring glomerular filtration rate (GFR) (Cockcroft–Gault [CG] and Modification of Diet in Renal Dise...

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Main Authors: Sérgio Barra, Rui Providência, Joana Silva, Pedro Lourenço Gomes, Luís Seca, José Nascimento, António Leitão-Marques
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-07-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2174204912000992