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Abstract Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects up to 10% of modern societies and its prevalence increases with age. In most epidemiological reports CKD is diagnosed based mainly or exclusively on estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) assessment. Since no “gold standard” or reference method of eGFR calculation exists and other diagnostic criteria of CKD are rarely employed, the true prevalence of clinically significant CKD seems to be lower than reported in large epidemiological studies. Aim We aimed to analyze the prevalence of CKD and its clinical significance in the cohort of patients aged 65 years and older in general practice, applying all recommended criteria. Material and methods 108 consecutive patients (40 men and 68 women) aged 65 years and older (mean age 72 ± 5.2 years; range 65–87 years) were analyzed. Biochemical tests available in general practice with eGFR calculation using modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD), CKD epidemiology collaboration (CKD-EPI), Cockcroft–Gault formula and renal ultrasound were performed. Results and discussion 50% of patients were characterized with significantly reduced MDRD/CKD-EPI-eGFR ( Conclusions Stage 3 CKD (eGFR
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