Renal protection in cardiovascular surgery [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most relevant complications after major surgery and is a predictor of mortality. In Western countries, patients at risk of developing AKI are mainly those undergoing cardiovascular surgical procedures. In this category of patients, AKI depends on a multifactor...

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Main Authors: Nora Di Tomasso, Fabrizio Monaco, Giovanni Landoni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2016-03-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/5-331/v1