Effect of Age on Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Glomerular filtration rate is the best determinant for the evaluation of renal function. It is important for the differentiation of various kidney diseases, for the evaluation of the effect and dose adjustment of various drugs. For the estimation of GFR precise methods and appropriate reference values are to be used and it is often estimated from equations that include variables like age, sex, race, creatinine and cystatin C. In the earlier studies, the variable results of the effects of age and sex on renal function were observed. So, the present study was conducted to estimate and compare the eGFR both creatinine and cystatin C based in apparently healthy subjects of different age groups. It was observed that there was decline in estimated GFR in both creatinine and cystatin based with increase in the age in both the genders. Hence, depending on the equation used for the estimation of GFR, the reference range adjusted for different age groups should be taken into consideration.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Pallavi Mahajan
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP527931
- DOI -
- Views 81
- Downloads 0
Endovascular Treatment of Carotid Cavernous Fistulae: A Study of Management and Outcome
Background: Carotid cavernous fistulae (CCF's) are spontaneous or acquired communications between the carotid artery and the cavernous sinus and are commonly associated with acute visual loss. The presenting complaints d...
Influence Of Implant Shape On Stress Distribution In The Maxilla And Mandible –A Review
Influence of Implant Shape on Stress Distribution in the Maxilla and Mandible is a review article to analyse the stress distribution among the various shapes of implants and the bone response to the stress. The implant s...
NAFLD and Thyroid Status: A Cross Sectional Study at a Tertiary Care Unit
NAFLD is a chronic liver disease with a broad clinical spectrum. There has been a significant increase in the frequency of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), throughout the past periods. Thyroid hormones control...
A ‘cut off’ value of ‘AP measurement to Transverse measurement Ratio (A/T Ratio)’ for a provisional diagnosis of malignancy in sonologically confirmed solitary nodules of the thyroid
Introduction: The low accuracy of ultrasound features for diagnosing malignancyin the thyroid justifies the widespread use of FNAC on sonologically selected nodules. The sonographic feature, ‘height more than width’or in...
Gender Preference and Awareness Regarding Fetal Sex Determination among Antenatal women attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Rural Gurgaon
Introduction: Gender preferences are a well known feature of the society. Huge differences in gender preference is seen in the developed and developing countries. People in India exhibit a strong gender preference for ma...