HRS-AKI diagnostic criteria. HRS-AKI is characterised by a decrease in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate. (IMAGE)

First Hospital of Jilin University

HRS-AKI diagnostic criteria. HRS-AKI is characterised by a decrease in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate.

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HRS-AKI diagnostic criteria. HRS-AKI is characterised by a decrease in renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rate. It is diagnosed in the context of a patient with cirrhosis with ascites who exhibits reduced renal function but no evidence of intrinsic renal disease, such as haematuria, proteinuria or abnormal renal ultrasound. AKI, acute kidney injury; HRS, hepatorenal syndrome; ICA, International Club of Ascites; NSAIDS, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; sCr, serum creatinine.

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By Arnold J, Avila E, Idalsoaga F, et al.

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