Acute Kidney Injury After Aortic Arch Surgery: Does the Procedure Make a Difference?

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is an important complication after cardiac surgery and increases the morbidity and mortality of patients while increasing health care costs.1 AKI occurs in up to 30% of patients undergoing cardiac surgery, and dialysis is necessary in 1% to 2%.2 Preoperative risk factors for AKI in these patients include age, diabetes, anemia, renal insufficiency, contrast exposure, atrial fibrillation, and lower ejection fraction. Intraoperative factors include cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time, nonpulsatile flow, lowest hematocrit on pump, renal perfusion pressure, inflammatory response, and blood transfusion.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research