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First received: July 06, 2023

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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