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The effect of body mass index on the development of acute kidney injury and mortality in intensive care unit: is obesity paradox valid?

Mehmet Süleyman SabazSinan AşarGökhan SertçakacılarNagihan SabazZafer ÇukurovaGülsüm Oya Hergünsel
Published in: Renal failure (2021)
The risk of AKI development was higher in obese patients but not in those who were in serious conditions. Another paradox was that the development of AKI was associated with a higher mortality rate in normal-weight and overweight patients, but not in obese patients. Cerebrovascular diseases as a cause of admission pose additional risks for AKI.
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