Acute kidney injury—epidemiology, outcomes and economics

AKI is associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes, including short-term and long-term mortality, incident CKD, accelerated progression to end-stage renal disease and reduced health-related quality of life. The incidence of the disorder is increasing rapidly worldwide. In this Review, the authors discuss the epidemiology, outcomes and economic impact of AKI in developed and developing countries. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a...