Comparison of concurrent complications of CKD by 2 risk categorization systems.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Using both estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and proteinuria to classify the severity of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been proposed. The utility of a staging system incorporating both eGFR and proteinuria for guiding the evaluation of concurrent CKD complications is not known.

Study design

Cross-sectional analysis.

Setting & participants

30,528 participants in the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey conducted in 1988-1994 and 1999-2006 (n = 8,242 for hyperparathyroidism).

Predictors

Classification system that uses both eGFR and proteinuria (alternative) and a system that primarily uses eGFR (NKF-KDOQI [National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative]).

Outcomes

Prevalence of anemia, acidosi

SUBMITTER: Inker LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3288542 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature