Author: Aldiyarbek Nurlan
Editor: Merentsova Anastasia
The research team analyzed data from 1000 patients with ICH (intracranial hypertension) and systolic blood pressure above 180 to an intense decrease in blood pressure (110-139 mm Hg) or a standard decrease (140-179 mm Hg) over 4.5 hours after the onset of symptoms.
Researchers have identified acute kidney damage by taking blood samples for creatinine, which show how well the kidneys are functioning. They found that 15% of patients developed acute kidney injury (AKI). In addition, patients with AKI were almost three times more likely to die after diagnosis.
The researchers believe the next step in preventing AKI after intracerebral hemorrhage is to use serum creatinine and other markers to identify high-risk patients. It is also advisable to avoid, if possible, those drugs that are likely to cause or worsen AKI.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/10/201005112137.htm
