Serum cystatin C as an early marker of Acute Kidney Injury in elderly patients after surgery for femur fracture. An observational study

• Main Authors: José de Souza Andrade Neto (Author), MD (Author), PhD (Author), Vera Lucia Fernandes de Azevedo (Author), Italo Lopes (Author), Carvalho (Author), Reinaldo da Silva Santos Junior (Author), MsC (Author), Paulo do Nascimento Junior (Author), Norma Sueli Pinheiro Modolo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Archives of Renal Diseases and Management - Peertechz Publications, 2019-05-06.
• Subjects: Research Article
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<p>Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is prevalent in hospitalized patients, primarily in patients undergoing major surgical procedures. AKI is associated with increased morbimortality, and patients would benefit from a very early diagnosis that would allow implementation of specific therap...