Annals On Call Podcast
Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease Progression
Oct 16, 2023
Dr. Chi-yuan Hsu and Dr. Anthony Muiru discuss the relationship between acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease progression. They explore the impact of AKI on kidney function, the correlation between duration of obstruction and renal fibrosis, and the challenge of establishing an individual's baseline kidney function. They also highlight the importance of comprehensive data in studying CKD progression and distinguishing between AKI and CKD based on creatinine levels.
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- Mild to moderate acute kidney injury (AKI) does not independently predict worsening kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), highlighting the need for appropriate renal care and follow-up even if AKI occurs.
- A nuanced understanding of AKI is necessary, as it may indicate underlying kidney disease progression, providing an opportunity to identify high-risk individuals and implement preventive measures.
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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.
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