Renal Function and Death in Older Women: Which eGFR Formula Should We Use?

Background. The Berlin Initiative Study (BIS) eGFR equations were developed specifically for aged populations, but their predictive validity compared to standard formulae is unknown in older women. Methods. In a prospective study of 1289 community-dwelling older women (mean age 79.5 years), we compa...

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Main Authors: Muna T. Canales, Terri Blackwell, Areef Ishani, Brent C. Taylor, Allyson Hart, Rebecca J. Beyth, Kristine E. Ensrud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2017-01-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/8216878
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