Table 29.3
Classification of the cardiorenal syndrome

Type 1

Acute cardiorenal syndrome

AKI secondary to acute HF

Type 2

Chronic cardiorenal syndrome

CHF causing progressive CKD

Type 3

Acute renocardiac syndrome

AKI or glomerulonephritis with cardiac complications

Type 4

Chronic renocardiac syndrome

CKD as a cause of cardiovascular morbidity

Type 5

Secondary cardiorenal syndrome

Heart failure and CKD with a common cause

Type 1

Acute cardiorenal syndrome

AKI secondary to acute HF

Type 2

Chronic cardiorenal syndrome

CHF causing progressive CKD

Type 3

Acute renocardiac syndrome

AKI or glomerulonephritis with cardiac complications

Type 4

Chronic renocardiac syndrome

CKD as a cause of cardiovascular morbidity

Type 5

Secondary cardiorenal syndrome

Heart failure and CKD with a common cause

AKI, acute kidney injury; CHF, congestive heart failure; CKD, chronic kidney disease

Adapted from Ronco C, Haapio M, House AA, Anavekar N, Bellomo R. Cardiorenal syndrome. J Am Coll Cardiol 2008;52:1527–39.

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