Diagnosing renal failure in cirrhotic patients
Date First Published:
June 26, 2011
Last Updated:
June 26, 2011
Report by:
Bruno Rodrigues, MD (Hospital Fernando Fonseca, EPE.)
Three-Part Question:
In [adults (18+) presenting to emergency department with cirrhosis] is [serum Cystatin C better in terms of sensitivity and specificity than creatinine] at [diagnosing renal failure]?