Abstract:BackgroundMost commonly used equations to estimate the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) are the CKD-Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI) and the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD). However, it is not clear which one shows a better performance in Latin America. Objective To assess the performance of both estimated GFR (eGFR) equations in Latin American countries. Methods In January 2019, we performed a systematic search in PubMed, Scopus, and “Biblioteca Regional de Medicina ” (BIREME) to identify stud… Show more
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