학술논문

Raised questions about the proposed adjustment in CKD classification in the elderly
Document Type
other
Source
Brazilian Journal of Nephrology. September 2017 39(3)
Subject
geriatrics
kidney diseases
glomerular filtration rate
nephrology
Language
English
ISSN
0101-2800
Abstract
In a recent review article, authors suggest lowering the diagnostic threshold for chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the elderly population. Here, it is discussed the possible implications of that proposed change.