POSTOPERATIVE ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY: A STUDY FROM A NIGERIAN HIGH DEPENDENCY CENTER

Authors

  • O. Uduagbamen Department of Internal Medicine, Ben Carson (Snr) School of Medicine, Babcock University/ Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria
  • Michael A. Osanusi School of Medicine Babcock University/Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15387680

Keywords:

Acute kidney injury, Cardiac surgery, KDIGO criteria, Surgical complications, Dialysis

Abstract

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in surgical procedures, particularly heart and vascular surgeries, leading to increased healthcare costs, prolonged hospital stays, and adverse outcomes. Various criteria and definitions have been used to diagnose AKI, with the kidney disease: Improving Global Outcome (KDIGO) criteria being the most widely accepted. Cardiac surgery-associated AKI (CSA-AKI) has a reported prevalence of approximately 30%, while the prevalence of AKI requiring dialysis (AKI-D) is around 6%. Accurate and timely diagnosis of CSA-AKI is crucial for early intervention and improved patient outcomes.

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Published

2025-05-12

How to Cite

Uduagbamen , O., & Osanusi, M. A. (2025). POSTOPERATIVE ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY: A STUDY FROM A NIGERIAN HIGH DEPENDENCY CENTER. International Journal of Contemporary Health Sciences and Technology, 13(1), 54–66. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15387680

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)

Section

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