Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3015803 | Revista Española de Cardiología | 2009 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Almost 10% of hypertensive patients reviewed by a cardiologist had moderate renal dysfunction that had not been investigated. They represent an unrecognized population with an intermediate cardiovascular risk. Consequently, it is recommended that the GFR should be calculated, especially in women and older patients.
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Authors
Lorenzo Fácila, Vicente Bertomeu-González, Vicente Bertomeu, José R. González-Juanatey, Pilar Mazón, Pedro Morillas, en representación de los investigadores del estudio RICAR en representación de los investigadores del estudio RICAR,