Publications by authors named "Tewoldemedhn Yabarek"
Background: The diagnostic accuracy of serum creatinine and cystatin C (Cys) as early predictors of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) has been debated. We investigated the diagnostic sensitivities, diagnostic specificities, and variations from baseline for serum creatinine and Cys in CIN.
Methods: We prospectively evaluated 166 patients at risk for CIN at baseline, and at 12, 24, and 48 h after exposure to contrast media.
Background: Metabolic syndrome is a frequent condition that has been linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. Metabolic syndrome has been extensively shown to increase the risk of chronic nephropathies in Americans and Asians, but not in European populations. Renal disease increases the risk of CVD and mortality.
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- The INCIPE study examined the prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 6200 Caucasian patients aged 40 and older in northeastern Italy, revealing a CKD prevalence of 13.2%.
- Comparatively, this prevalence is lower than the 20.3% reported in U.S. Caucasians, largely due to differences in CKD stage 3 rates.
- The study suggests that higher prevalence of renal risk factors in the U.S. contributes to the more significant CKD issue in that population compared to northeastern Italy.
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- The study aimed to determine the incidence and predictors of contrast-induced nephropathy in patients undergoing coronary procedures, evaluating renal function at 30 days post-exposure.
- 216 patients were monitored at multiple time points after contrast media exposure, with 18% experiencing nephropathy and 7% showing renal damage at 30 days.
- Early changes in serum creatinine levels (especially 12 hours after exposure) were found to be strong indicators of both immediate contrast-induced nephropathy and subsequent renal impairment, suggesting careful monitoring in at-risk patients.
Background: Albuminuria is a sensitive marker of renal derangement and has been included in a number of studies investigating chronic kidney diseases (CKDs). This study is aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performances of a strip for measuring the albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR) in the general population and to compare it with those found in a diabetic population.
Methods: Urine samples were obtained from 201 consecutive subjects enrolled in an epidemiological study and from 259 type 2 diabetic patients.