학술논문

Albuminuria testing and nephrology care among insured US adults with chronic kidney disease: a missed opportunity.
Document Type
article
Source
BMC primary care. 23(1)
Subject
Humans
Albuminuria
Glomerular Filtration Rate
Nephrology
Adult
Aged
Medicare
United States
Renal Insufficiency
Chronic
Chronic kidney disease
Nephrology referral
Clinical Research
Kidney Disease
Renal and urogenital
Good Health and Well Being
Language
Abstract
BackgroundIn chronic kidney disease (CKD), assessment of both estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and albuminuria are necessary for stratifying risk and determining the need for nephrology referral. The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes clinical practice guidelines for CKD recommend nephrology referral for eGFR