Are There Modifiable Risk Factors to Improve AKI?

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common critical syndrome, with high morbidity and mortality. Patients with AKI typically have an adverse prognosis, from incident chronic kidney disease (CKD), progression to end-stage renal disease (ESRD), subsequent cardiovascular disease, and ultimately death. Howev...

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Main Authors: Sasa Nie, Li Tang, Weiguang Zhang, Zhe Feng, Xiangmei Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/5605634