Renal Effects of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients: A Study with Urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin and Serum Cystatin C

Conclusions: Measurement of cystatin C level in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients may reveal AKI earlier than NGAL and BUN. In diabetic patients, measurement of urinary NGAL and serum cystatin C levels may indicate AKI signs earlier than BUN and Cre.Kidney Blood Press Res 2015;40:141-152
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research