Diagnostic and prognostic value of cystatin C as an early marker of renal dysfunction in patients with cardiovascular pathology

Abstract

Disorders of the kidneys often occur in cardiovascular diseases. They are connected with the heart by complex hemodynamic and neuroendocrine bonds. The structure, functions, and possibilities of using an endogenous indicator of the functional state of the kidney - cystatin C are discussed in the article. Available data allow the use of cystatin C as a predictor of renal dysfunction in patients with cardiovascular pathology and arterial hypertension, in particular. However, the widespread use of cystatin C in routine clinical practice requires further study and improvement.