Changing epidemiology and outcomes of acute kidney injury in Brazilian patients: a retrospective study from a teaching hospital.

Daniela PonceWelder ZamonerMarci Maira BatistocoAndré Balbi

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2020)

We observed an improvement in AKI patient survival over the years, even after correction for several confounders and using a competing risk approach. Identification of risk factors for mortality can help in decision-making for timely intervention, leading to better clinical outcomes.

Keyphrases

decision making
end stage renal disease
randomized controlled trial
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
risk factors
acute kidney injury
case report
type diabetes
skeletal muscle