
Should A Creatinine Blood Test Be Done To Better Treat A Patient With A History Of A Stroke, Heart Disease And Urinary Incontinence?

Question: Yes. I have an appt with my Primary care dr on wed.
My question is on a suggestion my home health nurse had on a form that I have mislaid. She thought he should check something called I thought creatine . I have had a stroke 12 years ago I have heart disease and I have incontinence?
My question is on a suggestion my home health nurse had on a form that I have mislaid. She thought he should check something called I thought creatine . I have had a stroke 12 years ago I have heart disease and I have incontinence?
Brief Answer:
It probably relates to medicine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Creatinine is a blood test that informs on kidney function. It is often used to screen for kidney disease. In addition, an elevated creatinine is a reason to reduce medicine doses for a wide range of drugs to avoid high blood levels.
Regards
It probably relates to medicine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Creatinine is a blood test that informs on kidney function. It is often used to screen for kidney disease. In addition, an elevated creatinine is a reason to reduce medicine doses for a wide range of drugs to avoid high blood levels.
Regards
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Dr. Remy Koshy

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