Different glomerular filtration rate estimating formula for prescribing DOACs in oldest patients: appropriate dosage and bleeding risk. Post hoc analysis of a prospective cohort.
Valeria CalsolaroChukwuma OkoyeSara RoganiAlessia Maria CalabreseUmberto Dell'AgnelloRachele AntognoliDaniela GuarinoFabio MonzaniPublished in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2021)
This study highlights the variability in CKD staging according to different eGFR formulas, potentially determining inappropriate DOACs dosing. Although the cystatin-C derived CKDEPIComb equation is the most accurate for stratifying patients, BIS1 may represent a reliable alternative.