Renal "hyperfiltrators" are at elevated risk of death and chronic diseases
Conclusion:
Renal "hyperfiltrators" represent individuals with autoimmune activation (involving serum creatinine, partly escaping assay), are misclassified into optimal renal function and actually are at significantly higher risk of death, HF or cardiopulmonary events. Low serum creatinine levels may represent a clue to the existence of autoimmune activation.
Source: BMC Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Servet AltayAltan OnatFatma Özpamuk-KaradenizYusuf KaradenizTu¿ba Kemalo¿lu-ÖzGünay Can Source Type: research
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