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Kidney Failure Learning Center
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Acute tubular necrosis (ATN) Autoimmune kidney disease, including: Acute nephritic syndrome; Interstitial nephritis; Decreased blood flow due to very low blood pressure, which can result from: Burns; Dehydration; Hemorrhage; Injury; Septic shock; ...
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Kidney failure is caused by acquired disease or hereditary disorders in the kidneys. The four most common causes of chronic kidney failure include: Diabetes. Diabetes mellitus (DM), both insulin dependant (IDDM) and non-insulin dependant (NIDDM), ...
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Kidney failure is triggered by disease or a hereditary disorder in the kidneys. Both kidneys are typically affected. The four most common causes of chronic kidney failure include: Diabetes. Diabetes mellitus (DM), both insulin dependant (IDDM) and...
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Septic shock is a serious condition that occurs when an overwhelming infection leads to life-threatening low blood pressure. See also: Acute respiratory distress syndrome; Disseminated intravascular coagulation; Meningococcemia; Waterhouse-Frideri...
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Septic shock is a potentially lethal drop in blood pressure due to the presence of bacteria in the blood.
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Septic shock is a syndrome in which a potentially lethal drop in blood pressure occurs as a result of an overwhelming bacterial infection .
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Renal artery stenosis is a blockage or narrowing of the major arteries that supply blood to the kidneys.
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A crush injury occurs when a body part is subjected to a high degree of force or pressure, usually after being squeezed between two heavy objects. Damage related to crush injuries include: Bleeding; Bruising; Compartment syndrome; Fracture; Lacera...
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