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- Title
A health economic analysis of screening and optimal treatment of nephropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension in the USA.
- Authors
Palmer, Andrew J; Valentine, William J; Chen, Roland; Mehin, Nazanin; Gabriel, Sylvie; Bregman, Bruno; Rodby, Roger A
- Abstract
Nephropathy is an indicator of end-organ damage and is a strong predictor of an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death in patients with diabetes. Screening can lead to early identification and treatment, both of which incur costs. However, identification and treatment may slow or prevent progression to a more expensive stage of the disease and thus may save money. We assessed the health economic impact of screening for nephropathy (microalbuminuria and overt nephropathy) followed by optimal renoprotective-based antihypertensive therapy in a US setting.
- Publication
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association, 2008, Vol 23, Issue 4, p1216
- ISSN
1460-2385
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/ndt/gfn082