Acute Kidney Injury Definition and Diagnosis: A Narrative Review
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a complex syndrome characterized by a decrease in renal function and associated with numerous etiologies and pathophysiological mechanisms. It is a common diagnosis in hospitalized patients, with increasing incidence in recent decades, and associated with poorer short- a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/7/10/307 |