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    Friday, October, 16, 2009

    Pathophysiology Of Acute Renal Failure

    Health Encyclopedia: Acute Tubular Necrosis

    Alternative Names

    Necrosis - renal tubular; ATN; Necrosis - acute tubular


    Symptoms
    • Urine output, decreased or none
    • Generalized swelling, fluid retention
    • Nausea, vomiting
    • Decreased consciousness
      • Drowsy, lethargic, hard to arouse
      • Delirium or confusion
      • Coma

    Note: Other symptoms of acute renal failure may also be present.


    Signs and tests

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    Renal arteriography
    ...which the test may be performed: Acute arterial occlusion of the kidney Acute renal failure Atheroembolic renal disease Renal artery... Read more »
    Interstitial nephritis
    ...needed to control azotemia (accumulation of nitrogenous waste products in the blood) associated with acute renal failure. If dialysis is necessary, it usually is required for only a short time. ... Read more »
    Acute arterial occlusion: kidney
    ...catheter inserted into the artery by a radiologist may be required in some cases. Treatment for acute renal failure may be appropriate. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) ... Read more »
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    ... Acute bilateral obstructive uropathy Acute nephritic syndrome Acute renal failure Chronic renal failure End-stage renal disease ... Read more »
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    ...kidney damage incurred. Complications Acute tubular necrosis Acute renal failure Calling your health care provider Call your health care... Read more »

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    Renal arteries

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