Ask A Cardiothoracic Surgeon: Cystatin C-The Gold Standard You've Never Heard Of

I am Dr. Michael Richman, a double board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. In today’s video, I’ll explain why the standard kidney test might miss serious health risks and fail to detect impaired kidney function. Measuring Cystatin C is the gold standard for determining kidney function, yet most doctors have never even heard of it. It also gives clearer lifesaving picture of determining cardiovascular risk. In addition, there is ongoing research related to the role that plays in Alzheimer’s disease.

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