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Open AccessA validation study comparing existing prediction models of acute kidney injury in patients with acute heart failure
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in acute heart failure (AHF) and is associated with prolonged hospitalization and increased mortality. The aim of this study was to externally validate existi...
