Biomarker enhanced risk prediction for development of AKI after cardiac surgery

Biomarker enhanced risk prediction for development of AKI after cardiac surgery

Abstract Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common post-cardiac surgery complication and influences patient morbidity and prognosis. This study was designed to identify preoperative candidate urine biomarkers in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Methods A prospective cohort study of adults...

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Main Authors: Michael L. Merchant, Michael E. Brier, Mark S. Slaughter, Jon B. Klein, Kenneth R. McLeish
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
Subjects:
AKI
Cardiac surgery
Urine
Biomarker
Prognostic
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12882-018-0902-9

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