Comparison of Serum Creatinine and Cystatin C for Early Diagnosis of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy after Coronary Angiography and Interventions
Author(s) -
Flavio Ribichini,
Giovanni Gambaro,
Maria Stella Graziani,
Michele Pighi,
Gabriele Pesarini,
Paolo Pasoli,
Maurizio Anselmi,
Valeria Ferrero,
Tewoldemedhn Yabarek,
Alessandro Sorio,
Paolo Rizzotti,
Antonio Lupo,
Corrado Vassanelli
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
clinical chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.705
H-Index - 218
eISSN - 1530-8561
pISSN - 0009-9147
DOI - 10.1373/clinchem.2011.170464
Subject(s) - contrast induced nephropathy , creatinine , coronary angiography , medicine , cystatin c , nephropathy , angiography , cardiology , contrast (vision) , renal function , urology , endocrinology , myocardial infarction , diabetes mellitus , artificial intelligence , computer science
The diagnostic accuracy of serum creatinine and cystatin C (Cys) as early predictors of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) has been debated. We investigated the diagnostic sensitivities, diagnostic specificities, and variations from baseline for serum creatinine and Cys in CIN.
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