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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Main Authors: C Yeo MD, R Khurana MD, PhD, FESC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-12-01
Series:Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/201010581102000406