Cardiovascular and Renal Outcomes Following Acute Kidney Injury in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute kidney injury (AKI) in pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal and foetal outcomes. However, there is limited evidence regarding cardiac and renal outcomes associated with AKI in pregnancy.

Objective

To quantify and perform a meta-analysis of the risk of adverse cardiovascular and renal outcomes following AKI in pregnancy.

Search strategy

A systematic search of MEDLINE, Cochrane Library and EMBASE from inception until 23 January 2024.

Selection criteria

Studies investigating adverse cardiovascular and renal outcomes in pregnant patients with AKI.

Data collection and analysis

Two reviewers independently performed screening, data extraction and quality assessment. A random-effects model was used to estimate risk.

Main results

SUBMITTER: Jeyaraman D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12676191 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature