NAG is a protein excreted in urine in cases of tubular damage, and is considered a biomarker of kidney injury. Elevated urinary NAG is seen after cardiac surgery, but the clinical significance, pattern of excretion and links to perioperative factors are poorly described. We plan a study of the pattern of NAG-excretion during cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass, and explore possible associated variables.
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Urinary NAG secretion
Timeframe: 24 hours