Current methods for measuring the glomerular filtration rate in persons with normal weight and overweight

Abstract

A steady increase in glomerular filtration rate is considered to be one of the first stages of renal lesion in essential hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The paper discusses methods for detection of hyperfiltration and gives their comparative characterization and indications for their use.

Keywords

• glomerular filtration rate
• chronic renal disease
• epidemiology