Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a well-recognized complication after cardio-thoracic surgeries and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Total arch replacement is reported with a relatively high incidence of post-operative AKI. In addition, few effective preventive or therapeutic interventions for AKI have been identified. A number of studies have now addressed renal protection as a primary outcome following RIPC. Because the mechanism of I/R injury are similar to those proposed for AKI after CPB, the purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that remote ischemic preconditioning prevents acute kidney injury and improves clinical outcomes in patients undergoing total arch replacement.
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that remote ischemic preconditioning prevents acute kidney injury and improves clinical outcomes in patients undergoing total arch replacement.