Mayo Clinic investigators developed a risk prediction tool for ADPKD patients using a single kidney value. Our aim was to perform an independent geographical and temporal external validation as well as evaluate the potential for improving the predictive performance by including additional information on ...
Renal function as measured by MDRD-derived eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) was monitored.Twenty-six Caucasian patients were enrolled-M:F = 10:16, mean age 75.3 years. Prior duration of RAAS blockade was 20.2 months. Known risk factors were absent in 15/26. Unilateral RAS with ...