Hypoalbuminemia at admission predicts the development of acute kidney injury in hospitalized patients: A retrospective cohort study.

Mi-Yeon YuSung Woo LeeSeon Ha BaekKi Young NaDong-Wan ChaeHo Jun ChinSejoong Kim

Published in: PloS one (2017)

HA is associated with the development of AKI and high mortality in hospitalized patients. Replacement of albumin after the development of AKI may contribute to renal recovery. Further clinical trials are warranted.

Keyphrases

clinical trial
acute kidney injury
emergency department
type diabetes
randomized controlled trial