Objective Conventional clinical wisdom has often been nihilistic regarding the prevention
and management of acute kidney injury (AKI), despite its being a frequent and morbid …

Introduction: Vascular surgery patients have multiple risk factors for renal dysfunction, but
acute kidney injury (AKI) is poorly studied in this group. The purpose of this study was to …

The incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) is generally 5-7.5% in all acute care
hospitalizations and accounts for up to 20% of admissions to intensive care units (ICUs). Of …

Background Both acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are common
yet underappreciated risk factors for adverse perioperative outcomes. We hypothesize that …

Background Few trials of acute kidney injury (AKI) prevention after surgery have been
conducted, and most observational studies focus on AKI following cardiac surgery. The …

Purpose of review: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common after major surgery, and is
associated with morbidity, mortality, increased length of hospital stay, and high health care …

Objectives To develop a risk-prediction model for acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients
undergoing vascular surgery. Design A retrospective cohort study. Setting A tertiary referral …

Background The aim of this study was to determine the incidence rate, identify the risk
factors, and describe the clinical outcome of perioperative acute kidney injury (AKI) in …

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent occurrence following major abdominal surgery and is
independently associated with both in-hospital and long-term mortality, as well as with a …

Postoperative AKI is a common complication of major surgery and is associated with
significant morbidity and mortality. The Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes AKI …