TCT-137 Is Urinary Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin the “Renal Troponin” in Invasive Cardiology?
Conclusions In a large cohort of patients at low-risk for contrast-induced nephropathy, urinary NGAL measured 4 to 6 hours after PCP was not useful in predicting the development of contrast-induced nephropathy and did not correlate with the volume of contrast medium used during the procedure.
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Published in | Journal of the American College of Cardiology Vol. 60; no. 17; p. B40 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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New York
Elsevier Inc
23.10.2012
Elsevier Limited |
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Summary: | Conclusions In a large cohort of patients at low-risk for contrast-induced nephropathy, urinary NGAL measured 4 to 6 hours after PCP was not useful in predicting the development of contrast-induced nephropathy and did not correlate with the volume of contrast medium used during the procedure. |
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ISSN: | 0735-1097 1558-3597 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.jacc.2012.08.156 |