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Receipt of Nephrology Care and Clinical Outcomes Among Veterans With Advanced CKD

Authors :
Fung, Enrica
Chang, Tara I.
Chertow, Glenn M.
Thomas, I-Chun
Asch, Steven M.
Kurella Tamura, Manjula
Source :
American Journal of Kidney Diseases; November 2017, Vol. 70 Issue: 5 p705-714, 10p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Clinical practice guidelines recommend referral to nephrology when estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decreases to <30mL/min/1.73m2; however, evidence for benefits of nephrology care are mixed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02726386 and 15236838
Volume :
70
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
American Journal of Kidney Diseases
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs42876442
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1053/j.ajkd.2017.06.025