Molecular Mechanisms of AKI in the Elderly: From Animal Models to Therapeutic Intervention

Molecular Mechanisms of AKI in the Elderly: From Animal Models to Therapeutic Intervention

Acute kidney injury (AKI), a critical syndrome characterized by a sudden reduction of renal function, is a common disorder among elderly patients particularly in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). AKI is closely associated with both short- and long-term mortality and length of hospital stay and is considere...

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Main Authors: Barbara Infante, Rossana Franzin, Desirèe Madio, Martina Calvaruso, Annamaria Maiorano, Fabio Sangregorio, Giuseppe Stefano Netti, Elena Ranieri, Loreto Gesualdo, Giuseppe Castellano, Giovanni Stallone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
acute kidney injury
elderly
risk factors
mortality
intensive care
renal replacement therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/8/2574

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