Estimation of glomerular filtration rate by mdrd4 idms and ckdepi in individuals of 60 years of age or older in primary care abstract objective. To compare the prevalence and classification of chronic kidney disease ckd in accordance with the estimated glomerular filtration rate egfr by mdrd4. Abstract serum creatinine concentration is the most commonly used diagnostic marker for the clinical assessment of glomerular filtration rate gfr. The measurement of the glomerular filtration shows the degree of the functional qualities and the proficiency of the renal system. An important issue in the early diagnosis and timely treatment of the. The chronic kidney disease is currently a public health problem in our country, because of the high prevalence and high cost associated with it. Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report. Rodriguezlatre2, roser guellmiro3, virtudes alvarezfunes3, hector sanzrodenas4, francisco j. The clearance of creatinine has the advantage that it is confident, easy to reproduce, without technical limitations and low cost. The aim of this study was to relate the glomerular filtration rate gfr index and antihypertensive pharmacological. A new equation to estimate glomerular filtration rate. Estimacion del filtrado glomerular segun mdrd4 idms y ckd.