The Cause and Treatment of Acute Kidney Injury
10.3904/kjm.2019.94.4.315
- Author:
Se Won OH
1
Author Information
1. Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sewon_oh@korea.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Acute kidney injury;
Contrast media;
Infusions, Intravenous
- MeSH:
Acute Kidney Injury;
Contrast Media;
Humans;
Infusions, Intravenous;
Mortality
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2019;94(4):315-321
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Acute kidney injury (AKI), characterized by an acute decline in renal function, commonly develops in hospitalized patients and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Recent studies have identified new therapeutic strategies for its management. In this review, we will discuss the definition, etiology, and general treatment of AKI.
