Renal arterial resistive index is associated with severe histological changes and poor renal outcome during chronic kidney disease

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing public health problem and end stage renal disease (ESRD) represents a large human and economic burden. It is important to identify patients at high risk of ESRD. In order to determine whether...

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Main Authors: Bigé Naïke, Lévy Pierre, Callard Patrice, Faintuch Jean-Manuel, Chigot Valérie, Jousselin Virginie, Ronco Pierre, Boffa Jean-Jacques
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/13/139