Acute kidney injury may be a risk factor for later heart problems EurekAlert (press release) Patients who recovered from AKI had a 67% increased risk of experiencing coronary events or dying during the study period, regardless of whether or not they developed chronic kidney disease. AKI's harmful effects on heart health ... They added that ... Patients who experience abrupt kidney injury following surgery have increased ... Kidney Injury During Surgery Tied to Risk of Heart Problems When Surgery Triggers Kidney Trouble |
