Renal function assessment in heart failure.
Rev Clin Esp 2017;
217:267-288. [PMID:
28258719 DOI:
10.1016/j.rce.2017.01.006]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2016] [Revised: 12/17/2016] [Accepted: 01/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Renal function is one of the most consistent prognostic determinants in heart failure. The prognostic information it provides is independent of the ejection fraction and functional status. This article reviews the various renal function assessment measures, with special emphasis on the fact that the patient's clinical situation and response to the heart failure treatment should be considered for the correct interpretation of the results. Finally, we review the literature on the performance of tubular damage biomarkers.
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