Measurement of cat's Glomerular Filtration rate (GFR) by scintigraphy

Abstract

Nuclear medicine has been rapid progress in recent decades. In this method, the administration of radioisotopes to the body and accumulation of these substances in the tissues, specific imaging is obtained, which is based on distribution of gamma radiations exposed from these radioisotopes and recording of them. In this study we aimed to assess the physiological behavior of cat's kidneys by scintigraphy and the results presented for use in future studies. In present study, 12 adult apparently healthy cats were selected. In our investigation, the mean value of total GFR was119.36آ±4.35 ml/min in special surface which was consist of right and left kidney's GFR about 58.21آ±2.28 and 61.23آ±2.09 ml/min in special surface respectively. There is no significant difference in GFR obtained from right and left kidneys.