The elderly generally have a reduced muscle mass. Since creatinine is a metabolic product of muscle proteins, the diminished muscle mass in the elderly significantly affect the reliability of serum creatinine as a measure of kidney function
As a matter of fact, there is a poor correlation between serum creatinine and kidney function in the elderly.
Creatinine clearance, instead, is a more precise indicator of kidney function in this population.
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