A Retrospective Analysis of Outcomes in Patients With Hepatorenal Syndrome at Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Methodist Health System
Summary
Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a common cause of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with liver disease \[1\]. Increased activity and presence of vasodilators such as nitric oxide in cirrhotic patients leads to vasodilation, especially in the splanchnic circulation, resulting in hemodynamic changes that precipitate renal injury \[1\]. Patients may present with elevated serum creatinine (Cr), benign urine sediment, and low urine sodium \[1\].
Description
There are two main classifications of HRS: HRS-AKI (previously known as type 1 HRS) and diuretic-resistant ascites (previously known as type 2 HRS) \[1\]. The ultimate treatment for patients with HRS is to improve hepatic function via treatment of underlying etiology or liver transplantation; however, this is not always immediately possible due to the high demand for liver transplantation among other factors \[1\]. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) can also be considered, especially in patients with severe electrolyte derangements such as hypokalemia or pulmonary edema, that are not…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–85 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients \>18 years old that were hospitalized between April 1st 2019 and April 1st 2023 who either presented with HRS-AKI or developed a diagnosis of HRS during the hospital course. HRS-AKI will be defined based on the ICA criteria, described below: 1. Presence of cirrhosis, acute liver failure, or acute-on-chronic liver failure 2. An increase in serum Cr of ≥0.3 mg/dL within 48 hours or ≥50% from baseline value and/or urinary output ≤0.5 mL/kg of body weight for ≥6 hours (requires use of a urinary catheter) 3. No full or partial response for ≥2 days of diure…
Interventions
- OtherHepatorenal Syndrome outcome in Patients at Methodist Health systems
1.2.1. To perform a retrospective analysis of patients with HRS with the aim of comparing various treatment modalities such as vasoconstrictors, albumin, CRRT, Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System (MARS), and TIPS.
Location
- Liver Institute of Methodist Dallas Medical CenterDallas, Texas