POSTOPERATIVE ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN NIGERIAN CARDIAC AND VASCULAR SURGICAL PATIENTS: A CLINICAL STUDY

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.15386784

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 NIGERIAN CARDIAC AND VASCULAR SURGICAL PATIENTS: A CLINICAL STUDY. Research Journal of Nursing and Clinical Practice, 13(1), 53–65. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15386784

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025)

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