title: Acute kidney injury after cardiovascular surgery.
abstract: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a complication experienced by many patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery. Postoperative deterioration in renal function is associated with an increased risk of in-hospital mortality and affects long-term survival. Developing strategies to identify and treat AKI is important to reduce incidence and optimize outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Melanie E. Smith is an acute care nurse practitioner at Cardiovascular Surgery Service Line, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Tex.
authors.forename: Melanie E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing*; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D016529:Emergency Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000451:nursing*; D018570:Risk Assessment