ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN NIGERIAN CARDIAC AND VASCULAR SURGERY PATIENTS: A HIGH DEPENDENCY CENTER ANALYSIS

Authors

  • Elizabeth Ngozi Chukwuma Department of Internal Medicine, Ben Carson (Snr) School of Medicine, Babcock University/ Babcock University Teaching Hospital, IlishanRemo, Nigeria
  • Michael Olufemi Adebowale, PhD School of Medicine Babcock University/Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria

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 surgeryassociated 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

2024-05-02

How to Cite

Chukwuma, E. N., & Adebowale, M. O. (2024). ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN NIGERIAN CARDIAC AND VASCULAR SURGERY PATIENTS: A HIGH DEPENDENCY CENTER ANALYSIS . International Research Journal Diagnostics, 10(1), 8–20. Retrieved from https://aydenjournals.com/index.php/IRJD/article/view/562

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2022)

Section

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