Elevated calprotectin levels are associated with mortality in patients with acute decompensation of liver cirrhosis.

Background: Acute decompensation (AD) of cirrhosis is related to systemic inflammation and elevated circulating cytokines. In this context, biomarkers of inflammation, such as calprotectin, may be of prognostic value.

Aim: To evaluate serum calprotectin levels in patients hospitalized for complications of cirrhosis.

Low sodium to potassium ratio in spot urine sample is associated with progression to acute kidney injury and mortality in hospitalized patients with cirrhosis.

Background: sodium to potassium ratio in spot urine sample (Na/K) is a surrogate marker of sodium excretion that is recommended for the management of patients with ascites due to cirrhosis.

Aims: to investigate Na/K ratio and fractional excretion of sodium (FENa) in patients admitted with decompensated cirrhosis, evaluating its relationship with acute kidney injury (AKI) and prognosis.

Methods: prospective cohort study included 225 adult subjects.