New England Journal of Medicine· 2014Q1· Review
Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease as Interconnected Syndromes
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Short summary
Acute and chronic kidney diseases are not separate conditions but are deeply intertwined, challenging the traditional view of kidney disease.
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Key points
- Kidney diseases are increasingly viewed as interconnected syndromes, not separate conditions.
- AKI may contribute to the progression of CKD.
- CKD may increase the risk and severity of AKI.
- This perspective necessitates a re-evaluation of patient management strategies.
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Abstract
This review considers evidence that acute and chronic kidney diseases are not distinct entities but rather are closely interconnected. The implications of this insight are discussed in terms of the approach to patients with kidney disease.
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Field: Nephrology
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