Journal article
Advanced Chronic Kidney Disease in Lupus Nephritis: Is Dialysis Inevitable?
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) carries an increased risk for progression to endstage renal disease (ESRD). We aimed to determine the rate of progression and the factors that drive the decline of renal function in lupus nephritis (LN).
METHODS: Patients with advanced LN-related CKD were identified from our longterm longitudinal cohort. Advanced CKD was defined as stage 3b [estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) = 30-44 …
Authors
Tselios K; Gladman DD; Su J; Urowitz MB
Journal
The Journal of Rheumatology, Vol. 47, No. 9, pp. 1366–1373
Publisher
The Journal of Rheumatology
Publication Date
September 1, 2020
DOI
10.3899/jrheum.191064
ISSN
0315-162X