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Approach to Acute Kidney Injury
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Case Description
Acute kidney injury involves a sudden decline in kidney function, shown by a rise in serum creatinine level with or without reduced urine output, ranging from mild to severe and sometimes necessitating renal replacement therapy. Diagnostic evaluation categorizes this injury as prerenal, intrinsic...
Case Summary
- Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a rapid decline in kidney function, defined by increased serum creatinine, decreased urine output, or both. It's a common issue in medical practice, important for medical students, physicians, and clinical residents, and can be community or hospital-acquired, with varying degrees of severity. AKI can progress to Acute Kidney Disease (AKD) or Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
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Dr. Nikhil Bhasin
Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Physician, Wockhardt Hospital, MumbaiDr. Nikhil Bhasin, Nephrologist & Renal Transplant Physician, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai
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