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Observational studyBMC nephrology2026

Impact of occult renal dysfunction on postoperative acute kidney injury and late prognosis in elderly patients undergoing coronary artery bypass.

Zhonghe Liu, Kai Xu, Chong Zhang, Mingliang Li, Yangyang Sun, Yilin Pan, Wanyue Dong, Lixiang Han, Zihua Liu, Wenqi Li and 4 more

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Zhonghe Liu *Shanghai Lung Cancer Center, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Kai Xu *Department of Vascular Surgery, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Chong Zhang *Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Mingliang LiDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China.
Yangyang SunThe First Clinical Medicine College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Yilin PanThe First Clinical Medicine College of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Wanyue DongMedical College, Nantong University, Nantong, China.
Lixiang HanDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China.
Zihua LiuDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Wenqi LiDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China.
Xin ZhaoDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, China.
Xudong LiuDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, The General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China. xudong669@163.com.
Zhi LiDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Jiangsu Province Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China. zhili_cths@163.com.
Yangyang ZhangDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China. zhangyangyang_wy@vip.sina.com.

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Abstract

backgroundPreoperative occult renal dysfunction (PORD), defined as a normal serum creatinine (Scr) level with glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 mL/min/1.73 m², may worsen outcomes after cardiac surgery. This study aimed to evaluate whether PORD is associated with adverse short- and long-term outcomes in elderly patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted in 1,157 patients aged ≥ 70 years with normal Scr who underwent CABG at four centers. Patients were classified into PORD and control groups according to eGFR. Propensity score matching was used to balance preoperative characteristics. Logistic regression was performed to identify risk factors for postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) and in-hospital mortality. Long-term survival was assessed using Kaplan–Meier analysis and Cox proportional hazards models.

resultsPORD was present in 29.3% of elderly patients with normal Scr. Compared with controls, the PORD group had higher preoperative Scr, higher rates of postoperative AKI (33.33% vs. 14.30%), and higher in-hospital mortality (6.19% vs. 3.55%). PORD independently predicted postoperative AKI and in-hospital mortality, and was associated with increased long-term mortality after CABG.

conclusionsNearly one-third of elderly CABG patients with normal Scr have PORD, which is associated with a higher risk of postoperative AKI, in-hospital death, and long-term mortality. Routine eGFR assessment is recommended to improve preoperative renal risk stratification in this population. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Acute Kidney InjuryCoronary Artery BypassPostoperative ComplicationsAgedAged, 80 and overCreatinineFemaleGlomerular Filtration RateHospital MortalityHumansMalePrognosisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsCreatinineAcute kidney injuryCoronary artery bypass graftingElderlyMortalityPreoperative occult renal dysfunction

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