Chest pain may be caused by poor blood flow to the heart leading to angina, or by a sudden blockage in the coronary arteries resulting in a heart attack. Other causes of chest pain can include indigestion, reflux, muscle strain, inflammation in the rib joints near the breastbone, and herpes zoster or shingles.
Your GFR tells your doctor your stage of kidney disease and helps the doctor plan your treatment. If your GFR number is low, your kidneys are not working as well as they should.
Hello, and thank you for requesting me. The eGFR (non-African American) is a test that is ordered to check for early kidney damage and to monitor kidney function.It is usually ordered along with several other test when the kidney status is evaluated.ello, and thank you for requesting me. The eGFR (non-African American) is a test that is ordered to check for early kidney damage and to monitor kidney function.