Keleshian V, et al. - In this retrospective review, researchers analyzed cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) patients (n = 198) undergoing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) from 2006 to 2015, to determine predictors of hospital mortality and post-discharge survival in these patients, given a high risk of death is seen in patients requiring CRRT. Death in the hospital was reported in 105 (53%) cases, with 22% dialysis-free hospital survival. The presence of cardiogenic shock was detected in 159 (80%) participants; vasopressors were administered to 150 (76%) patients and 101 (51%) patients needed mechanical ventilation. Findings revealed high mortality in CICU patients needing CRRT. The Braden score, right ventricle dysfunction, respiratory failure and vasopressor load were identified as the predictors of mortality in these patients.