Prediction of Acute Kidney Injury after TAVI by New Biomarkers

Objectives: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication after transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Routinely used biomarkers such as creatinine show a diagnostic gap in the first hours after kidney injury. The aim of the present study was to examine the diagnostic value of cystatin C and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) after TAVI.