Clinical Trial: A Retrospective Analysis of Outcomes in Patients With Hepatorenal Syndrome at Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Hepatorenal Syndrome
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: A Retrospective Analysis of Outcomes in Patients With Hepatorenal Syndrome at Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Brief Summary:
Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a common cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with liver disease [1].Increased activity and presence of vasodilators such as nitric oxide in cirrhotic patients leads to vasodilation, especially in the splanchnic circulation, resulting in hemodynamic changes that precipitate renal injury [1].Patients may present with elevated serum creatinine (Cr), benign urine sediment, and low urine sodium [1].
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