title: Stratification and Risk Reduction of Perioperative Acute Kidney Injury.
abstract: Perioperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with an increased morbidity and mortality. The incidence of AKI varies depending on preoperative risk factors and the surgical setting. Preoperative risk stratification is critical for informed consent and perioperative planning. Perioperative renal protection strategies are potentially invaluable in the prevention of AKI. Current advances in the development of biomarkers may offer the opportunity for early diagnosis and the implementation of therapeutic strategies. Increased awareness and concerted efforts by all perioperative physicians are needed to provide an improved outcome for surgical patients.
authors.affiliation: Division of General Anesthesiology, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University, South Campus, Campus Box 8054, 660 South Euclid Avenue, St Louis, MO 63110-1093, USA. Electronic address: ishags@anest.wustl.edu.
authors.forename: Selma
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ishag
authors.affiliation: Division of Nephrology, Kidney CARE Program, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA; Renal Section, Cincinnati VA Medical Center, 231 Albert Sabin Way, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA.
authors.forename: Charuhas V
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Thakar
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D057234:Preoperative Period; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior
keywords: Acute kidney injury; Chronic kidney disease; Preoperative evaluation; Renal protection strategies