Acute kidney injury (AKI) after cardiac surgery is a common and serious complication. Although lower than normal serum bicarbonate levels are known to be associated with consecutive renal function deterioration in patients with chronic kidney injury, it is not well-known whether preoperative low serum bicarbonate levels are associated with the development of AKI in patients who undergo cardiac surgery.
By Luc Puis Let’s talk transplantation today. Last Thursday, September 29, was International Heart Day, so let’s take heart. Three remarkable, first […]
