ARC in Hemorrhagic Stroke

Augmented Renal Clearance in Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients Admitted to the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit

To determine the incidence and predictors of augmented renal clearance (ARC) in patients with hemorrhagic stroke.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults ≥ 18 years
• Patients with hemorrhagic stroke
• Anticipated length of stay in the neuroscience intensive care unit > 48 hours
• Informed consent provided by the patient or by the patient's designated medical proxy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Patients with pre-existing renal dysfunction (chronic kidney disease stages 3 - 5)
• Patients receiving renal replacement therapy
• Patients with an admission serum creatinine > 1.4 mg/dL
• Patients with non-aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
• Patients with history of nephrectomy or body mass index < 18 kg/m2