AKI does not predict worsening kidney function

This podcast episode discusses a study on the association between acute kidney injury (AKI) and the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The study found that mild to moderate AKI did not independently predict worsening kidney function in patients with CKD. The researchers took into account factors such as estimated glomerular filtration rate (GFR) slope and proteinuria before AKI, and concluded that the association between AKI and worsening kidney function trajectory appears to be small. The study emphasizes the importance of identifying patients with CKD and providing appropriate renal care and follow-up, even if AKI occurs.