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Created page with "'''Chronic kidney disease''' (CKD), previously called '''chronic renal failure''' is defined as the presence of either kidney damage or decreased kidney function for more than 3 months. Decreased kidney function is measured by decreased <abbr>GFR</abbr>. In practice, the presence of any of the following criteria for more than 3 months establishes CKD: * Abnormal GFR * Abnormal albuminuria * Abnormal urinary sediment * Abnormal electrolyte..."
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