Preventing the progression of AKI to CKD: the role of mitochondria
S de Seigneux, PY Martin - Journal of the American Society of …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
AKI concerns up to one half of patients hospitalized in intensive care units and is associated
with increased mortality and increased hospital stay independent of comorbidities and
severity of the illness. 1 In addition to acute repercussions, one of the most dreaded
consequences of AKI, even after apparent recovery, is the associated increased risk of CKD
in the long term. This association is also observed for mild forms of AKI. Whether AKI is
causal for CKD progression or merely identifies patients at higher risk remains debated, but …
with increased mortality and increased hospital stay independent of comorbidities and
severity of the illness. 1 In addition to acute repercussions, one of the most dreaded
consequences of AKI, even after apparent recovery, is the associated increased risk of CKD
in the long term. This association is also observed for mild forms of AKI. Whether AKI is
causal for CKD progression or merely identifies patients at higher risk remains debated, but …