Evaluation and Management of AKI in Cirrhosis: At the Interface of Gastroenterology and Nephrology

In patients with advanced liver disease, decompensated cirrhosis and portal hypertension can impact kidney function through development of acute kidney injury (AKI). Multiple different etiologies of AKI can be seen in cirrhotic patients, including prerenal AKI, acute tubular injury, and hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), which require different treatment approaches. This podcast will emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary care and use of established protocols in treating these patients, particularly when considering a bridge to liver transplantation, and discuss specific considerations for patients with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS).