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ArticleKidney research and clinical practice2021

Twenty-four-hour serum creatinine variation is associated with poor outcome in the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

Gaetano Alfano, Annachiara Ferrari, Francesco Fontana, Giacomo Mori, Giulia Ligabue, Silvia Giovanella, Riccardo Magistroni, Marianna Meschiari, Erica Franceschini, Marianna Menozzi and 12 more

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Gaetano AlfanoSurgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences, Section of Nephrology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Annachiara FerrariSurgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences, Section of Nephrology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Francesco FontanaNephrology Dialysis and Transplant Unit, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Giacomo MoriNephrology Dialysis and Transplant Unit, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Giulia LigabueSurgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences, Section of Nephrology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Silvia GiovanellaSurgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences, Section of Nephrology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Riccardo MagistroniSurgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences, Section of Nephrology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Marianna MeschiariClinic of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Erica FranceschiniClinic of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Marianna MenozziClinic of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Gianluca CuomoClinic of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Gabriella OrlandoClinic of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Antonella SantoroClinic of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Margherita Di GaetanoClinic of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Cinzia PuzzolanteClinic of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Federica CarliClinic of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Andrea BediniClinic of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Jovana MilicClinical and Experimental Medicine Ph.D. Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Cristina MussiniClinic of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Gianni CappelliSurgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences, Section of Nephrology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Giovanni GuaraldiClinic of Infectious Diseases, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy.
Modena Covid-19 Working Group (MoCo19)
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe prognostic value of within-day sCr variation serum creatinine variation is unknown in the setting of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We evaluated the prognostic significance of 24-hour serum creatinine variation in COVID-19 patients.

methodsA monocentric retrospective analysis was conducted in COVID-19 patients not admitted to the intensive care unit. Three groups were subdivided based on 24 hours serum creatinine variation from admission. In the stable kidney function group, 24-hour serum creatinine variation ranged from +0.05 to -0.05 mg/dL; in the decreased kidney function group, 24-hour serum creatinine variation was >0.05 mg/dL; in the improved kidney function group, 24-hour serum creatinine variation was <-0.05 mg/dL.

resultsThe study population included 224 patients with a median age of 66.5 years and a predominance of males (72.3%). Within 24 hours of admission, renal function remained stable in 37.1% of the subjects, whereas it displayed improved and deteriorated patterns in 45.5% and 17.4%, respectively. Patients with decreased kidney function were older and had more severe COVID-19 symptoms than patients with stable or improved kidney function. About half of patients with decreased kidney function developed an episode of acute kidney injury (AKI) during hospitalization. Decreased kidney function was significantly associated with AKI during hospitalization (hazard ratio [HR], 4.6; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.9-10.8; p < 0.001) and was an independent risk factor for 30-day in-hospital mortality (HR, 5.5; 95% CI, 1.1-28; p = 0.037).

conclusionCOVID-19 patients with decreased kidney function within 24 hours of admission were at high risk of AKI and 30-day in-hospital mortality.

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Acute kidney injuryBiomarkersCoronavirusCreatinineKidneyMortality

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