Preoperative Proteinuria and Reduced Glomerular Filtration Rate Predicts Renal Replacement Therapy in Patients Supported With Continuous-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Devices [Original Articles]

Conclusions— Estimated glomerular filtration rate and proteinuria are predictors RRT after CF-LVAD implantation and should be routinely assessed in CF-LVAD candidates to guide decision making.

http://circheartfailure.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/short/9/12/e002897?rss=1

Source: Circulation: Heart Failure - December 7, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Topkara, V. K., Coromilas, E. J., Garan, A. R., Li, R. C., Castagna, F., Jennings, D. L., Yuzefpolskaya, M., Takeda, K., Takayama, H., Sladen, R. N., Mancini, D. M., Naka, Y., Radhakrishnan, J., Colombo, P. C. Tags: Cardiorenal Syndrome, Heart Failure, Quality and Outcomes Original Articles Source Type: research