Chronic kidney disease and the risks of death, cardiovascular events, and hospitalization.

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Summary

An independent, graded association was observed between a reduced estimated GFR and the risk of death, cardiovascular events, and hospitalization in a large, community-based population and highlights the clinical and public health importance of chronic renal insufficiency.

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Published
2004-09-23
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Medicine, Renal function, Hazard ratio, Dialysis, Confidence interval

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