Cystatin C as a novel predictor of preterm labor in severe preeclampsia

Background : The most common cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) in pregnancy is preeclampsia. Serum cystatin C (CysC) is a potential biomarker of early kidney damage as its levels are not disturbed by volume status changes in pregnancy, and serum CysC levels could serve as a replacement for conventi...

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Main Authors: Krittanont Wattanavaekin, Maethaphan Kitporntheranunt, Chatchai Kreepala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Nephrology 2018-12-01
Series:Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.23876/j.krcp.18.0080