Journal of General Practice

Koichi Sugimoto

Publications

• Research Article
  The Prognositic Significance of Serial Renal Function Measurements in Chronic Heart Failure
  Author(s): Takamasa Sato, Hiroyuki Yamauchi, Satoshi Suzuki, Akiomi Yoshihisa, Takayoshi Yamaki, Koichi Sugimoto, Hiroyuki Kunii, Kazuhiko Nakazato, Shu-ichi Saitoh and Yasuchika TakeishiTakamasa Sato, Hiroyuki Yamauchi, Satoshi Suzuki, Akiomi Yoshihisa, Takayoshi Yamaki, Koichi Sugimoto, Hiroyuki Kunii, Kazuhiko Nakazato, Shu-ichi Saitoh and Yasuchika Takeishi
  
  Background: Impaired renal function is a strong prognostic factor in Chronic Heart Failure (CHF). Most studies ofit, however, have assessed single measurements of renal function. Thus, the purpose of the present study was todetermine the prognostic significance and importance of serial measurements of renal function before and afterhospital discharge. Methods and results: A total of 542 consecutive patients admitted for worsening CHF (455 males, 60.6 ± 14.2years) were studied. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was evaluated before discharge and 6 months later.Patients were followed-up to register cardiac death and rehospitalization due to worsening heart failure. We dividedstudy subjects into four groups based on changes in renal function between before discharge and 6 months after.These were Group 1: normal to normal eGFR (≥.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9126.1000156

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