Renal Function Predicts Outcomes in Patients with Ischaemic Stroke and Haemorrhagic Stroke

Conclusions: Patients with haemorrhagic stroke, in particular with acute kidney injury during hospitalisation had significantly worse outcomes than patients with ischaemic stroke. Assessment of kidney function is prerequisite to employ the necessary measures to decrease the risk of in-hospital mortality among patients with acute stroke. Appropriate approach to patients with renal dysfunction (adequate hydration, avoidance of nephrotoxic drugs, drug dose adjustment etc) should be considered as preventive and therapeutic strategies in the management of acute stroke.Kidney Blood Press Res 2016;41:424-433
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research