Short-Term Change in eGFR and Risk of Cardiovascular Events [Health Services and Outcomes Research]

Conclusion
Clinically relevant changes in eGFR are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events. However, most of the apparent increase in risk can be accounted for by assessing comorbidity and baseline kidney function.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - September 11, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Turin, T. C., James, M. T., Jun, M., Tonelli, M., Coresh, J., Manns, B. J., Hemmelgarn, B. R. Tags: Health Services and Outcomes Research Source Type: research