One heartbeat away from a prediction model for cardiovascular diseases in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review

Discussion: A large quantity of prognostic studies has been published, yet their usefulness remains unclear due to incomplete presentation, and lack of externa l validation of prognostic models. Our review can be used to select the most appropriate prognostic model depending on the patient population, outcome, and risk of bias. Future collaborative efforts should aim at improving existing models by externally validating them, evaluate the addition of new p redictors, and assessment of the clinical impact.
Source: Cardiorenal Medicine - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research