Hypertension Round 3 - Future Care

This test measures how well your kidneys are performing their job of filtering waste from your blood. Creatinine is a chemical compound left over from energy-producing processes in your muscles. Healthy kidneys filter creatinine out of the blood. Creatinine exits your body as a waste product in urine

The estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) test measures the kidneys’ ability to filter blood and remove waste and toxins.It is used to assess overall kidney function and to diagnose chronic or acute kidney diseases The test mainly relies on the level of creatinine in the blood to estimate filtration efficiency It helps doctors monitor the progression of kidney disease and determine the need for treatment or early intervention Normal values vary depending on health status, but a low eGFR indicates reduced kidney function.

A potassium blood test measures the amount of potassium in your blood. Potassium is a type of electrolyte. Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals in your body that help control muscle and nerve activity, maintain fluid levels, and perform other important functions. Your body needs potassium to help your heart and muscles work properly.