Refers to tubular cell death and acute deterioration in renal function
Aetiology
- Ischaemic (most common) - almost always due to issues with blood supply to the kidneys e.g. hypotension, shock, malignant hypertension, polyarteritis nodosa and the haemolytic uraemic syndrome
- Toxins - due to toxins or drugs
- Post-renal ATN - caused by obstruction of the kidney, rarely cause significant issue
Clinical presentation
- Renal cause of AKI
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