Fig. 1: Risk factors and pathophysiology of pregnancy-associated AKI. | Nature Reviews Nephrology

Fig. 1: Risk factors and pathophysiology of pregnancy-associated AKI.

From: Pregnancy-associated acute kidney injury — consensus report of the 32nd Acute Disease Quality Initiative workgroup

Fig. 1

Pregnancy-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) has multiple different risk factors and aetiologies. Pregnancy-associated haemodynamic, immunological and structural changes can increase the risk of causes of AKI such as infections, autoimmune disorders and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Maternal factors such as comorbidities and pregnancy-specific pathologies, and general AKI risk factors, including the use of nephrotoxic medications, can also increase the risk of pregnancy-associated AKI. The risks vary according to gestational age. HELLP, haemolysis, elevated liver enzyme levels and low platelet count.

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