Hypomagnesemia is a risk factor for nonrecovery of renal function and mortality in AIDS patients with acute kidney injury

Hypomagnesemia is a risk factor for nonrecovery of renal function and mortality in AIDS patients with acute kidney injury

The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of electrolyte disturbances in AIDS patients developing acute kidney injury in the hospital setting, as well as to determine whether such disturbances constitute a risk factor for nephrotoxic and ischemic injury. A prospective, obser...

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Main Authors: M.S. Biagioni Santos, A.C. Seguro, L. Andrade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2010-03-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Acute kidney failure
Water-electrolyte imbalance
Magnesium deficiency
Drug toxicity
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2010000300015

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