Values of serum neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and cystatin C after percutaneous coronary intervention for early diagnosis of contrast-induced nephropathy

Conclusion: The serum NGAL and Cys-C levels of patients after PCI reflect the early changes of renal function, which arevaluable for early CIN diagnosis.Keywords: Contrast; cystatin C; nephropathy; neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin; percutaneous coronary intervention.

Source: African Health Sciences - October 11, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Ping Luo, Wei Ao, Dikai Xiang, Jian Wang, Jia Liu Source Type: research