Effects of Ulinastatin on Postoperative Renal Function in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery with Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A Prospective Cohort Study with 10-Year Follow-Up
Abstract:Background: The present study aimed to explore the potential effect of ulinastatin on renal function and long-term survival in patients receiving cardiac surgery with CPB.
Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted at Fuwai Hospital, Beijing, China. The ulinastatin was applied after induction anesthesia. The primary outcome was the rate of new-onset postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI). Moreover, a ten-year follow-up was conducted until Jan 2021.
Results: The rate of new-onset AKI was significantl… Show more
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