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.
eGFR is e stimated G lomerular F iltration R ate, usually based on serum Creatinine level, age, sex, and race. The most widely used method for this is the abbreviated MDRD equation, as it has proved the most robust and accurate (see further info at foot of page). Normal GFR is approximately 100mls/min/1.73m 2.f it isn't but you know the creatinine result, you can use our eGFR calculator. Normal GFR is approximately 100mls/min/1.73m 2. The kidneys filter approximately 100mls/min, or 150 litres per day.