The Predictive Value of Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) in Early Diagnosis of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Upon Angioplasthy/ Angiography
Background: Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) is a new biomarker which can predict acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients. Usefulness of NGAL in the early diagnosis of all types of AKI is under question. We hypothesized NGAL is an early predictive biomarker of contrast-...
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| Format: | Article |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2011-11-01
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| Series: | Tehran University Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/19554.pdf&manuscript_id=19554 |