A newly developed bedside risk tool can predict the risk of postoperative dialysis in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, aiding in clinician-patient discussions.
Our study identifies the major patient risk factors for postoperative dialysis after cardiac surgery. These risk factors have been converted into a simple, accurate bedside risk tool. This tool should facilitate improved clinician-patient discussions about risks of postoperative dialysis.
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