Cystatin C predicts cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease both among patients with and among those without type 2 diabetes

• Published in: European heart journal Vol. 45; no. Supplement_1
• Main Authors: Plattner, T, Larcher, B, Mader, A, Vonbank, A, Leiherer, A, Muendlein, A, Drexel, H, Saely, C H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 28.10.2024

Abstract Cystatin C is an established biomarker for renal function, and, given the close association of chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease might indicate new-onset or deteriorating cardiovascular disease. However, evidence for cystatin C as a predictor of cardiovascular events is limi...