Al-Tu’ma FJ
Iraq
Research Article
The Role of Serum Cystatin C in the Early Detection of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy after Coronary Intervention
Author(s): Al-Tu’ma FJ, Dheyauldeen MH, Almukhtar MA, Al Jawad SY and Al-Saegh RMAl-Tu’ma FJ, Dheyauldeen MH, Almukhtar MA, Al Jawad SY and Al-Saegh RM
Objective: Contrast induced nephropathy is the most common complication for both coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention. The aim of the present study is to investigate the role of serum cystatin C among patients undergoing coronary angiography for earlier detection of contrast induced nephropathy.
Materials and Methods: The study included 80 elective patients attending the cardiology center (48 males, 32 females). The study was conducted in cardiac catheterization unit at Al-Hussein Medical City/ Karbala Health Directorate-Holy Karbala, Iraq. Clinical examination and laboratory investigations were made before and 24 h after angiography. These investigations include: serum creatinine, blood urea, estimated GFR and serum cystatin C.
Results: According to the definition, contrast induced nephropat.. View More»
