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ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN PATIENTS WITH CIRRHOSIS
Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California; Yale University School of Medicine
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common condition among hospitalized patients with cirrhosis, affecting up to 50% of this population. The article outlines the main causes of AKI, including renal hypoperfusion, intrinsic kidney injury, and postrenal injury. It also emphasizes the unique challenges in diagnosing and managing AKI in cirrhotic patients, particularly the implications for liver transplantation. The authors provide insights into the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches necessary for improving outcomes in this vulnerable group.
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