ACE and acute kidney injury: Based on our findings, healthcare providers should consider implementing: (i) early post-AKI consultations to monitor renal recovery and assess cardiovascular risk; (ii) regular cardiovascular assessments to detect early signs of potential complications; (iii) enhanced patient education regarding the importance of medication adherence and lifestyle modifications to reduce cardiovascular risk; and (iv) consideration of cardioprotective therapies, such as iSGLT2 inhibitors and ACE inhibitors, in the immediate aftermath of AKI.