CKD-EPI creatinine-cystatin C glomerular filtration rate estimation equation seems more suitable for Chinese patients with chronic kidney disease than other equations
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to identify the optimal equation that accurately estimates the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and the chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage in the Chinese population. Methods A total of 1296 Chinese patients aged 18–65 years old were enrolled in this stud...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Nephrology |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-017-0637-z |