Association of estimated glomerular filtration rate with muscle function in older persons who have fallen | Zendy

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Association of estimated glomerular filtration rate with muscle function in older persons who have fallen

Author(s) -

Lisanne Tap,

N.D.A. Boyé,

Klaas A. Hartholt,

Tischa J. M. van der Cammen,

Francesco MattaceRaso

Publication year - 2017

Publication title -

age and ageing

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014

H-Index - 143

eISSN - 1468-2834

pISSN - 0002-0729

DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afx180

Subject(s) - medicine , renal function , sarcopenia , creatinine , body mass index , muscle mass , timed up and go test , comorbidity , urology , cardiology , physical therapy , balance (ability)

studies suggest that estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is less reliable in older persons and that a low serum-creatinine might reflect reduced muscle mass rather than high kidney function. This study investigates the possible relationship between eGFR and multiple elements of physical performance in older fallers.

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