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Genetic predisposition to acute kidney injury induced by severe sepsis.
Journal of critical care - 1 Aug 2013
Cardinal-Fernández Pablo, Ferruelo Antonio, El-Assar Mariam, Santiago Catalina, Gómez-Gallego Félix, Martín-Pellicer Ana, Frutos-Vivar Fernando, Peñuelas Oscar, Nin Nicolás, Esteban Andrés, Lorente José A
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to demonstrate that candidate gene polymorphisms are associated with an increased risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients admitted to the intensive care unit with the diagnosis of severe sepsis and an expected intensive care unit length of stay more than 48 hours were included. Genetic polymorphisms studied included angiotensin-converting enzyme...
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