Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin: An Emerging Biomarker for Acute Kidney Injury in Cardiovascular Disease
Acute kidney injury (AKI) commonly occurs in hospitalised patients resulting in short and long-term morbidity and mortality. A subset of patients especially those with cardiovascular diseases appear particularly vulnerable. The diagnosis of AKI currently depends on changes in serum creatinine and is...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2011-12-01
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Series: | Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/201010581102000406 |