The aftermath of acute kidney injury: a narrative review of long-term mortality and renal function

The aftermath of acute kidney injury: a narrative review of long-term mortality and renal function

Abstract Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication of hospitalization and is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and mortality. While AKI is a known risk factor for short-term adverse outcomes, more recent data suggest that th...

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Main Authors: Gijs Fortrie, Hilde R. H. de Geus, Michiel G. H. Betjes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Acute kidney injury
Chronic kidney disease
End-stage renal disease
Epidemiology
Survival
Comorbidity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-019-2314-z

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