Low, rather than High, Body Mass Index Is a Risk Factor for Acute Kidney Injury in Multiethnic Asian Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study.
Allen Yan Lun LiuJiexun WangMilind NikamBoon Cheok LaiLee Ying YeohPublished in: International journal of nephrology (2018)
Underweight Asian patients are susceptible to AKI in acute hospital settings. Identification of this novel risk factor for AKI allows us to optimise patient care by prevention, early detection, and timely intervention.
Keyphrases
- end stage renal disease
- body mass index
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- acute kidney injury
- randomized controlled trial
- peritoneal dialysis
- healthcare
- physical activity
- liver failure
- hepatitis b virus
- patient reported
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- aortic dissection
- weight loss