The Cystatin C Revolution: Beyond Creatinine for Better Kidney Assessment
Summary
- Creatinine Limitations: Understand the significant limitations of creatinine as a kidney function marker, particularly its dependence on muscle mass, which can lead to misclassification of kidney disease.
- The Advantage of Cystatin C: Discover how cystatin C, a protein unaffected by muscle mass, offers a potentially more reliable and accurate assessment of kidney function (GFR) for many individuals.
- Who Benefits Most from Cystatin C: Learn which patient populations, including older adults, those with unusual body compositions, and individuals nearing critical treatment decisions, can especially benefit from cystatin C testing for more precise kidney care.
