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Editorial
. 2013 Feb;8(2):173-6.
doi: 10.2215/CJN.12621212. Epub 2013 Jan 10.

Is it AKI or nonrecovery of renal function that is important for long-term outcomes?

Steven G Coca
Editorial

Is it AKI or nonrecovery of renal function that is important for long-term outcomes?

Steven G Coca. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2013 Feb.
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Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Possible sources of bias and confounding in observational studies as demonstrated using two hypothetical subjects with AKI. eGFR, estimated GFR; CHF, congestive heart failure.
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