Changes in renal function over time in outpatients with eGFR ≥ 30 mL/min/1.73 m2: implication for timing of renal function testing before contrast-enhanced CT imaging
ConclusionsOutpatients with initial eGFR ≥ 60 mL/min/1.73 m2 might not need routine eGFR test prior to contrast-enhanced CT scan for 1 year. In addition, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and heart failure increased the risk of declined renal function, particularly, in outpatients with initial eGFR between 30 and 59 mL/min/1.73 m2.
Source: Japanese Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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