2015
The kidney in heart failure: an update
Damman K, Testani JM. The kidney in heart failure: an update. European Heart Journal 2015, 36: 1437-1444. PMID: 25838436, PMCID: PMC4465636, DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehv010.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsHeart failureRenal functionPhenotypes of HFReduced renal perfusionCardiorenal interactionsCardiorenal syndromeHF patientsHF statusRenal dysfunctionRenal perfusionGrim prognosisVenous congestionClinical syndromeTreatment strategiesHigh mortalityPatientsRecent evidenceSyndromeKidneyMortalityUpdated classificationMorbidityFailurePrognosisDysfunction
2014
Novel Renal Biomarkers to Assess Cardiorenal Syndrome
Brisco MA, Testani JM. Novel Renal Biomarkers to Assess Cardiorenal Syndrome. Current Heart Failure Reports 2014, 11: 485-499. PMID: 25239434, PMCID: PMC4224613, DOI: 10.1007/s11897-014-0226-4.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsRenal dysfunctionCardiorenal syndromeHeart failureRenal biomarkersNormal glomerular filtration rateIrreversible nephron lossSignificant renal impairmentHypertensive kidney diseaseGlomerular filtration rateNovel renal biomarkersCardiorenal interactionsRenal impairmentNephron lossDecongestive therapyAdverse outcomesKidney diseaseFiltration rateHigh prevalenceRenal performanceSyndromeBiomarkersFailurePrognosisDysfunctionTherapy