Use of glomerular filtration rate to estimate perioperative cardiac risk.

Valadkhani, Arman; Bell, Max · Br J Anaesth · 2025

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Abstract

Preoperative estimated glomerular filtration rate is an inexpensive but useful tool in predicting cardiovascular perioperative complications. Estimated glomerular filtration rate, especially considering its interaction with age, might act as a proxy for severity of cardiovascular disease. Further studies regarding the predictive power of estimated glomerular filtration rate to identify patients at risk of perioperative cardiovascular complications are essential.

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