The prognostic role of different renal function phenotypes in patients with acute heart failure
Palazzuoli A, Ruocco G, Pellicori P, Incampo E, Di Tommaso C, Favilli R, Evangelista I, Nuti R, Testani JM. The prognostic role of different renal function phenotypes in patients with acute heart failure. International Journal Of Cardiology 2018, 276: 198-203. PMID: 30503187, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.11.108.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute heart failureBUN increaseHeart failureIndependent predictorsPrognostic roleAdverse outcomesGlomerular filtration rate reductionBlood nitrogen ureaSigns of HFRenal function deteriorationBUN changeClinical congestionEffective decongestionFunction deteriorationRenal functionSerum creatininePoor outcomePrognostic relevanceComplete resolutionClinical signsPatientsNitrogen ureaHospitalizationBUNOutcomes