Acute Kidney Injury After Primary Angioplasty: Is Contrast-Induced Nephropathy the Culprit
Acute kidney injury (AKI) following primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) is frequently interpreted as contrast-induced AKI but may result from other insults. We aimed to determine the causal association of contrast material exposure and the incidence of AKI following pPCI using a control group of propensity score-matched patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction who were not exposed to contrast material.
Early Versus Late Initiation of Renal Replacement Therapy Impacts Mortality in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury Post Cardiac Surgery: A Meta-Analysis
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common clinical complication of cardiac surgery and increases mortality and hospitalization. We aimed to explore and perform an updated meta-analysis of qualitative and quantitative evaluations of the relationship between early renal replacement therapy (RRT) and mortality.
Effect of Continuous Dialysis on Blood pH in Acidemic Hypercapnic Animals with Severe Acute Kidney Injury: A Randomized Experimental Study Comparing High VS. Low Bicarbonate Affluent
Controlling blood pH during acute ventilatory failure and hypercapnia in individuals suffering from severe acute kidney injury (AKI) and undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is of paramount importance in critical care settings.
Postoperative Goal-Directed Therapy and Development of Acute Kidney Injury Following Major Elective Noncardiac Surgery: Post-Hoc Analysis of POM-O Randomized Controlled Trial
The role of goal-directed therapy (GDT) in preventing creatinine rise following noncardiac surgery is unclear. We performed a post-hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial to assess the relationship between postoperative optimization of oxygen delivery and development of acute kidney injury (AKI)/creatinine rise following noncardiac surgery.
Predictive Value of Inflammatory Factors on Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Who Underwent an Emergency Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is one of the most serious complications in patients who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), especially in those with acute coronary syndrome. It has been shown that inflammation may play an important role in the pathophysiology of CI-AKI.
Renal Function and Outcomes With Use of Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation and Inotropes in End-Stage Heart Failure: A Retrospective Single Center Study
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and inotrope therapy serve as a bridge to transplant (BTT) or as destination therapy in patients who are not heart transplant candidates. End-stage heart failure patients often have impaired renal function, and renal outcomes after LVAD therapy versus inotrope therapy have not been evaluated.
Early Serum Creatinine Accurately Predicts Acute Kidney Injury Post Cardiac Surgery
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a well recognized complication of cardiac surgery. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
Acute Kidney Injury Risk Factors For ICU Patients Following Cardiac Surgery: The Application of Joint Modeling
The goal of this study was to determine the effects of some AKI (acute kidney injury) risk factors on AKI and also to investigate changes in UO (urinary output) as a predictor of AKI using joint modeling.
Reassessment of Acute Kidney Injury after Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Study
The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence, risk, or protective factors of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients after cardiac surgery based on the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria.