Researchers have found in a new study that acute kidney injury is a common and serious complication in patients admitted to cardiac care units in low- to middle-income countries, leading to higher short-term mortality and longer hospital stays. The study, published in BMC Nephrology by Rahman A. and colleagues, evaluated the incidence, outcomes, and risk factors associated with acute kidney injury among patients receiving cardiac care. Findings revealed that individuals who developed acute kidney injury had markedly worse outcomes, emphasizing the need for early identification of high-risk patients to enable timely management and reduce complications.

The researchers noted that the prevalence of acute kidney injury in cardiac care settings is driven by multiple factors, including hemodyna

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