Assessing kidney function—measured and estimated glomerular filtration rate
In the coming years, estimates of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) may replace the
measurement of serum creatinine as the primary tool for the assessment of kidney function …
measurement of serum creatinine as the primary tool for the assessment of kidney function …
Measured GFR as a confirmatory test for estimated GFR
LA Stevens, AS Levey - Journal of the American society of …, 2009 - journals.lww.com
Clinical assessment of kidney function is central to the practice of medicine. GFR is widely
accepted as the best index of kidney function in health and disease, and accurate values are …
accepted as the best index of kidney function in health and disease, and accurate values are …
Measurement of kidney function
LA Stevens, AS Levey - Medical Clinics, 2005 - medical.theclinics.com
Accurate estimation of kidney function is central to the detection, evaluation, and treatment of
chronic kidney disease (CKD). Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is widely accepted as the best …
chronic kidney disease (CKD). Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is widely accepted as the best …
Measured and estimated glomerular filtration rate: current status and future directions
Abstract Evaluation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is central to the assessment of kidney
function in medical practice, research and public health. Measured GFR (mGFR) remains …
function in medical practice, research and public health. Measured GFR (mGFR) remains …
Kidney function estimating equations: where do we stand?
J Coresh, LA Stevens - Current opinion in nephrology and …, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Equations for estimating the GFR from serum creatinine are useful for systematic staging of
chronic kidney disease. The MDRD Study equation and systematic creatinine assay …
chronic kidney disease. The MDRD Study equation and systematic creatinine assay …
GFR as the “gold standard”: estimated, measured, and true
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) has long been considered the best overall index of kidney
function in health and disease. The rationale is that GFR is a property of the kidney, has a …
function in health and disease. The rationale is that GFR is a property of the kidney, has a …
[PDF][PDF] Evaluating the performance of equations for estimating glomerular filtration rate
LA Stevens, Y Zhang, CH Schmid - J Nephrol, 2008 - researchgate.net
Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is an important indicator of kidney function, critical for
detection, evaluation and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). GFR cannot be …
detection, evaluation and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD). GFR cannot be …
Estimating the glomerular filtration rate: dos and don'ts for assessing kidney function
PREVIEW Early detection and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) hold the
promise of decreasing the risk of complications of CKD and preventing kidney failure. One of …
promise of decreasing the risk of complications of CKD and preventing kidney failure. One of …
The clinician and estimation of glomerular filtration rate by creatinine-based formulas: current limitations and quo vadis
R Botev, JP Mallié, JFM Wetzels… - Clinical Journal of the …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
The GFR has a paramount diagnostic and staging role in the Kidney Disease Outcome
Quality Initiative Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease (K/DOQI-CKD). The …
Quality Initiative Clinical Practice Guidelines for Chronic Kidney Disease (K/DOQI-CKD). The …
Advances in glomerular filtration rate-estimating equations
LA Stevens, S Padala, AS Levey - Current opinion in nephrology …, 2010 - journals.lww.com
Estimated GFRs and their reporting can improve and facilitate clinical practice for chronic
kidney disease. Understanding strengths and limitations facilitates their optimal use …
kidney disease. Understanding strengths and limitations facilitates their optimal use …