Table 1
Types of cardiorenal syndromes. Adapted from Acute Dialysis Quality Initiative consensus group, 2010.
| SYNDROME | TYPE | DEFINITION |
|---|---|---|
| Acute cardiorenal | 1 | Acute worsening of heart function leading to acute kidney injury |
| Chronic cardiorenal | 2 | Chronic heart failure leading to kidney injury or dysfunction |
| Acute renocardiac | 3 | Acute kidney injury leading to heart failure |
| Chronic renocardiac | 4 | Chronic kidney disease leading to heart failure |
| Secondary cardiorenal | 5 | Systemic conditions leading to simultaneous injury |
Figure 1
Venous congestion and reduced glomerular filtration rate. AV: arteriovenous; GFR: glomerular filtration rate