Serum cystatin C as an early marker of Acute Kidney Injury in elderly patients after surgery for femur fracture. An observational study

Journal: Archives of Renal Diseases and Management (Vol.4, No. 1)

Publication Date: 2019-05-06

Authors : José de Souza Andrade Neto MD Vera Lucia Fernandes de Azevedo MD Italo Lopes; Carvalho MD Reinaldo da Silva Santos Junior MD MsC Paulo do Nascimento Junior MD PhD; Norma Sueli Pinheiro Modolo MD PhD;

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Keywords : Acute kidney injury; Cystatin C; Creatinine; Surgery; Anaesthesia;

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Abstract

Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is prevalent in hospitalized patients, primarily in patients undergoing major surgical procedures. AKI is associated with increased morbimortality, and patients would benefit from a very early diagnosis that would allow implementation of specific therapeutic or additional prophylactic measures. The present study evaluated serum cy ...

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Serum cystatin C as an early marker of Acute Kidney Injury in elderly patients after surgery for femur fracture. An observational study

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