AKI and Long-Term Risk for Cardiovascular Events and Mortality

In conclusion, AKI associates with an elevated risk of cardiovascular mortality and major cardiovascular events, particularly heart failure and acute myocardial infarction.

Source: Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : JASN - December 29, 2016 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Odutayo, A., Wong, C. X., Farkouh, M., Altman, D. G., Hopewell, S., Emdin, C. A., Hunn, B. H. Tags: Meta-Analysis Source Type: research