From: Balanced forced-diuresis compared to control as a reno-protective approach in cardiac surgery: secondary outcome of a randomized controlled trial, assessment of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin levels
Pearson correlation
RG group
Control group
Pre-op creatinine and pre-op NGAL
0.476
0.43
RIFLE creatinine and 6-h NGAL (post-op)
0.518
0.587
Creatinine and NGAL changesa
0.405
0.163