Course Overview

Clinical Use of Cystatin C: Improving Kidney Function Assessment and Decision-Making

1 CPD -(DHA/MTS/ACC/26-1920/A) | 100% Online |Complete any time 
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Module Description

By identifying populations at high risk of T2DM, we may have the opportunity to target screening programs and reduce the impact of this prevalent disease. In this module, Dr. Mrinalini Kulkarni will share her insights on the populations at highest risk of T2DM and prediabetes and the characteristics of programs successful in enhancing these statistics.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the clinical benefits and relevance of Cystatin C testing in kidney health
  • Review how CysC compares to serum creatinine (SCr)
  • Explore how incorporating CysC improves CKD diagnosis, staging, and risk stratification
  • Evaluate the role of combined eGFRcr-cys equations in clinical practice
  • Examine real-world scenarios where CysC meaningfully impacts patient care. 

Course Lessons