Detection of chronic kidney disease in patients with or at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A science advisory from the American Heart Association Kidney and Cardiovascular Disease Council; the Councils on High Blood Pressure Research, Cardiovascular Disease in the Young, and Epidemiology and Prevention; and t
Detection of chronic kidney disease in patients with or at increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A science advisory from the American Heart Association Kidney and Cardiovascular Disease Council; the Councils on High Blood Pressure Research, Cardiovascular Disease in the Young, and Epidemiology and Prevention; and the Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Interdisciplinary Working Group: Developed in Collaboration With the National Kidney Foundation
1st September 2006
American Heart Association
Summary, Abstract
American Heart Association
Summary, Abstract
Source: National Guidelines Clearinghouse
GUIDELINE OBJECTIVE(S)- To provide recommendations for the detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with cardiovascular disease
- To address currently available methods and make recommendations about the most appropriate screening tests for CKD
All patients with or at increased risk of cardiovascular disease
INTERVENTIONS AND PRACTICES CONSIDERED- Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equation to estimate glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
- Original equation
- Abbreviated version
- Albumin-to-creatinine ratio determination
MAJOR OUTCOMES CONSIDERED
Sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests
