articleNew England Journal of MedicineNov 4, 2022BRONZE OA

Empagliflozin in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

TEThe EMPA-KIDNEY Collaborative Group
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Abstract

Background

The effects of empagliflozin in patients with chronic kidney disease who are at risk for disease progression are not well understood. The EMPA-KIDNEY trial was designed to assess the effects of treatment with empagliflozin in a broad range of such patients.

Methods

, a sustained decrease in eGFR of ≥40% from baseline, or death from renal causes) or death from cardiovascular causes.

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    The EMPA-KIDNEY Collaborative GroupCorresponding

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Empagliflozin
  • Medicine
  • Kidney disease
  • Disease
  • EMPA
  • Internal medicine
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Diabetes mellitus
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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