Evaluation of Cystatin C as a marker of renal injury following on-pump and off-pump coronary surgery.
OBJECTIVE: Cardiopulmonary bypass is regarded as an important contributor to renal injury, whereas off-pump surgery is considered less damaging. Cystatin C, a cystine protease inhibitor, is more sensitive and specific than creatinine in the assessment of renal function. We assessed the value of Cys...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2005
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