Cystatin C versus Creatinine in Determining Risk Based on Kidney Function

Michael G. Shlipak; Kunihiro Matsushita; Johan Ärnlöv; Lesley A. Inker; Ronit Katz; Kevan R. Polkinghorne; Dietrich Rothenbacher; Mark J. Sarnak; Brad C. Astor; Josef Coresh; Andrew S. Levey; Ron T. Gansevoort

doi:10.1056/nejmoa1214234

Abstract

The use of cystatin C alone or in combination with creatinine strengthens the association between the eGFR and the risks of death and end-stage renal disease across diverse populations. (Funded by the National Kidney Foundation and others.).

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Cystatin CRenal functionMedicineCreatinineKidney diseaseInternal medicineCystatinPopulationConfidence intervalUrologyEndocrinologyGastroenterologyEnvironmental health

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Year: 2013
Type: review
Volume: 369
Issue: 10
Pages: 932-943
Citations: 922
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                                    Michael G. Shlipak, 
                                
                                    Kunihiro Matsushita, 
                                
                                    Johan Ärnlöv
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2013). 
                            Cystatin C versus Creatinine in Determining Risk Based on Kidney Function. 
                            New England Journal of Medicine
                            , 369
                            (10)
                            , 932-943.
                            https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmoa1214234
                        

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DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1214234