Why are patients with mild renal impairment at risk of acute kidney injury when acutely unwell?

Patients with mild renal impairment are at increased risk of acute kidney injury when acutely unwell due to reduced renal reserve, altered drug clearance, and complications from conditions like sepsis and hypotension.

Keywords

renal impairment, acute kidney injury, acute illness, nephrology, risk factors

Impact byBIP!

	selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	0
	popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.	Average
	influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).	Average
	impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.	Average

Found an issue? Give us feedback

0

Average