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Physical Performance and Frailty in Chronic Kidney Disease

Peter P. Reese, Anne Rentoumis Cappola, Justine Shults, Raymond R. Townsend, Crystal A. Gadegbeku, Cheryl A.M. Anderson, Joshua F. Baker, Dean Carlow, Michael J. Sulik, Joan C. Lo,

American Journal of Nephrology · 2013 · 186 citations · 45 references

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Abstract

CKD severity was associated with poor physical performance and frailty in a graded fashion. Future trials should determine if outcomes for CKD patients with frailty and poor physical performance are improved by targeted interventions.

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