Preventing acute kidney injury in high-risk patients by temporarily discontinuing medication - an observational study in general practice.

Suzanne J FaberNynke D ScherpbierHans J G PetersAnnemarie A Uijen

Published in: BMC nephrology (2019)

Dutch GPs do not frequently advise high-risk patients to discontinue high-risk medication during 'dehydration-risk' episodes. Complications occur frequently. Timely discontinuation of high-risk medication needs attention.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
general practice
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
healthcare
prognostic factors
primary care
emergency department
risk factors
working memory
patient reported outcomes