Estimation of Glomerular Filtration Rate Based on Serum Cystatin C versus Creatinine in a Uruguayan Population

Background. Estimation of glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) from biomarkers has evolved and multiple equations are available to estimate renal function at bedside. Methods. In a random sample of 119 Uruguayans (54.5% women; 56.2 years (mean)), we used Bland and Altman's method and Cohen's...

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Main Authors: Lujambio, Inés, Sottolano, Mariana, Luzardo, Leonella, Robaina, Sebastián, Krul, Nadia, Thijs, Lutgarde, Carusso, Florencia, da Rosa, Alicia, Ríos, Ana Carina, Olascoaga, Alicia, Garau, Mariela, Gadola, Liliana, Noboa, Oscar, Staessen, Jan A., Boggia, José
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4158300/