Definition of acute kidney injury impacts prevalence and prognosis in ACS patients undergoing coronary angiography
Abstract Background Development of acute kidney injury (AKI) in invasively managed patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is associated with a markedly increased mortality risk. Different definitions of AKI are in use, leading to varying prevalence and outcome measurements. The aim of the prese...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-04-01
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| Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-01985-9 |