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Study Reveals Major Gaps in Follow-Up Care for Acute Kidney Injury Patients in England
Key Takeaways
- Only 19% of patients receive recommended follow-up care after AKI discharge.
- Study analyzed over 209,000 patients across 1,400 GP practices in England.
- Gaps in care lead to increased risk of recurrent AKI, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular events.
- Researchers call for better communication and automated alerts to improve follow-up.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com