Comparison of estimated glomerular filtration rate equations at the time of hemodialysis initiation.

Journal: Kidney research and clinical practice
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is one of the most important guidelines in deciding the optimal timing of dialysis initiation. In the present study, we calculated the eGFR at the time of hemodialysis (HD) initiation using 5 commonly used equations to relate them with clinical and laboratory characteristics of the patients and to evaluate which of these equations best define the eGFR at HD initiation.

Authors

  • Min-Jeong Lee
    Department of Nephrology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
  • Seirhan Kim
    Department of Nephrology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
  • Inwhee Park
    Department of Nephrology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
  • Heungsoo Kim
    Department of Nephrology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.
  • Gyu-Tae Shin
    Department of Nephrology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea.

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