Chang K.-T.Chen Y.-C.CHUN-FU LAISHUEI-LIONG LINTUN-JUN TSAI2020-12-242020-12-2420141016-7390https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84902241239&partnerID=40&md5=78d8ce6e44dd51aa7078c5d7f9afa693https://scholars.lib.ntu.edu.tw/handle/123456789/532281Over the past 30 years, the mortality of acute kidney injury (AKI) remained unchanged. Recent studies disclosed that the occurrence and severity of AKI had strong correlation with in-hospital mortality. Furthermore, the risks of de novo chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease also increased during the long-term follow-up, even in those who got recovery of kidney function at hospital discharge. Although the AKI survivors had significant less quality-adjusted life span, their self-perceived health was similar with that in the general population. The long-term consequences of AKI are always overlooked by doctors and patients. We should pay more attention on following and caring their renal function. The mechanism about how AKI induces chronic renal disease remains unclear. More bench works focusing this issue are warranted.[SDGs]SDG3acute kidney failure; article; chronic kidney disease; correlational study; end stage renal disease; follow up; hospital discharge; human; kidney function; lifespan; physician; survivorjournal article2-s2.0-84902241239