Combined impact of diabetes mellitus and hypertension on acute kidney injury and survival in critically ill patients: a decade of experience from a Jordanian Tertiary Hospital

Key Points

• The study aims to explore how diabetes mellitus and hypertension together affect acute kidney injury and mortality in critically ill patients.
• Analyzed patient data over a decade from a Jordanian tertiary hospital
• Evaluated the effects of diabetes mellitus and hypertension on kidney health and survival
• Employed statistical methods to assess correlations between conditions and outcomes
• Patients with diabetes experienced higher rates of acute kidney injury
• Concurrent hypertension significantly increased the risk of mortality
• Findings suggest the importance of managing these conditions in ICU settings