Nor-epinephrine Versus Midodrine/Octreotide in Patients With Hepatorenal Acute Kidney Injury
Nor-epinephrine Versus Midodrine/Octreotide in Patients With Hepatorenal Acute Kidney Injury
Hepatorenal syndrome is a functional renal impairment occurring in cirrhotic patients . It develops secondary to splanchnic arterial vasodilatation which decreases the effective blood volume, activate the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, and stimulate of sympathetic nervous system.This study aims to compare the efficacy of nor-epinephrine versus midodrine/ octreotide, together with intravenous albumin on renal functions of patients with hepatorenal acute kidney injury.
Inclusion Criteria:
Both sexes aged 18 years or older having cirrhosis, ascites, and a diagnosis of HRS-AKI based on the 2015 International Club of Ascites (ICA) diagnostic criteria
Exclusion Criteria:
Serum creatinine (sCr) >7 mg/dL Hypotension (mean arterial pressure (MAP) <70 mm Hg) or sepsis. Recent treatment with vasopressors. Patients with severe cardiovascular disease Known allergy to study medications