Estimating GFR and the effects of AKI on progression of chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common health problem with a high prevalence in the elderly and is associated with high mortality rates and co-morbidity. CKD guidelines recommend that diagnosis and staging of CKD be based on estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Estimating GFR requires esti...

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Main Author: Kilbride, Hannah Speranza
Other Authors: Coulton, Simon ; Farmer, Chris
Published: University of Kent 2015
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.676886