Estimation of Glomerular Filtration Rate With vs Without Including Patient Race
Andrew S. Levey, Hocine Tighiouart, Silvia Titan, Lesley A. Inker
Abstract
This cross-sectional study evaluates the use of race in estimating glomerular filtration rate and whether height and weight could substitute for race using pooled data from 10 studies of people with and without chronic kidney disease.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineRenal functionRace (biology)Kidney diseaseInternal medicineUrologyBiologyBotanyChronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesDialysis and Renal Disease ManagementHealthcare Policy and Management