Evaluation of cystatin C and neutrophil gelatinase ‐associated lipocalin as predictors of mortality in patients undergoing percutaneous mitral valve repair (MitraClip)

ConclusionCystatin C and urinary NGAL were found to be predictors of long ‐term mortality in high‐risk patients undergoing PMVR. Thus, cystatin C and NGAL assessment may be helpful in risk stratification in patients undergoing PMVR.

Source: Clinical Cardiology - November 16, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Oliver D örr, Claudia Walther, Christoph Liebetrau, Till Keller, Regine M. Ortlieb, Niklas Boeder, Pascal Bauer, Helge Möllmann, Luise Gaede, Christian Troidl, Sandra Voss, Timm Bauer, Christian W. Hamm, Holger Nef Tags: CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research