Uses of GFR and Albuminuria Level in Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease
Andrew S. Levey, Morgan E. Grams, Lesley A. Inker
Abstract
Testing for kidney disease is routine in clinical practice. This review focuses on advances in clinical evaluation of the glomerular filtration rate and albuminuria and their use in detecting acute and chronic kidney disease, designing trials of disease progression, and predicting risk in clinical practice.
Topics & Concepts
AlbuminuriaKidney diseaseMedicineRenal functionDiseaseClinical PracticeIntensive care medicineClinical trialUrologyInternal medicinePhysical therapyChronic Kidney Disease and DiabetesDialysis and Renal Disease ManagementAcute Kidney Injury Research