Neutrophil Gelatinase-associated Lipocalin as a New Biomarker to Detect Acute Kidney Injury in Postoperative Cardiac Surgery

NGAL as a Marker of Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery. Observational Study

Observational study aimed to test the ability of Neutrophil Gelatinase-associated Lipocalin (NGAL) concentration in blood and urine to predict and diagnose early acute renal failure (ARF) in patients after cardiac surgery with/without Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men or women over 18 years proposed for cardiac surgery with / without CPB.
• Accepting to participate in the study, with informed consent signed by the patient, guardian or family member.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients < 18 years.
• Patients do not agree to participate in the study.