Uremic memory: the role of acute kidney injury in long-term outcomes

Kidney Int. 2009 Oct;76(8):813-4. doi: 10.1038/ki.2009.314.

Abstract

Most epidemiologic data, thus far, have focused on short-term outcomes of acute kidney injury (AKI). Lo et al. correlate AKI with long-term outcomes. The concept of 'uremic memory' sheds light on the importance of AKI and its permanent imprint. The focus of research should be on prevention of an episode of AKI, when possible.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / complications
  • Acute Kidney Injury / mortality
  • Acute Kidney Injury / physiopathology
  • Acute Kidney Injury / therapy*
  • Animals
  • Dialysis*
  • Disease Progression
  • Glomerular Filtration Rate*
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Kidney / physiopathology*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / etiology*
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / mortality
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / physiopathology
  • Patient Discharge
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Time Factors
  • Uremia / etiology
  • Uremia / mortality
  • Uremia / physiopathology
  • Uremia / therapy*