Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) predicts renal injury in acute decompensated cardiac failure: a prospective observational study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Acute Decompensated Cardiac Failure (ADCF) is frequently associated with deterioration in renal function. Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is an early marker of kidney injury. We aimed to determine if NGAL measured a...

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Main Authors: Macdonald Stephen, Arendts Glenn, Nagree Yusuf, Xu Xiao-Fang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/8