Acute Renal Failure

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:affects gptkb:Kidneys
adults
children
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Acute_Kidney_Injury
gptkbp:canBeReversible yes
gptkbp:causedBy urinary tract obstruction
decreased blood flow to kidneys
direct kidney damage
gptkbp:characterizedBy sudden loss of kidney function
gptkbp:complication death
heart failure
chronic kidney disease
electrolyte imbalance
gptkbp:diagnosedBy blood tests
imaging studies
urine tests
gptkbp:field Nephrology
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Acute Renal Failure
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:N17
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D007676
gptkbp:prevention hydration
monitoring at-risk patients
avoiding nephrotoxic drugs
gptkbp:riskFactor sepsis
dehydration
chronic diseases
hospitalization
older age
major surgery
gptkbp:signature metabolic acidosis
elevated blood urea nitrogen
elevated creatinine
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:intrinsic_acute_renal_failure
gptkb:postrenal_acute_renal_failure
gptkb:prerenal_acute_renal_failure
gptkbp:symptom confusion
nausea
fatigue
chest pain
fluid retention
decreased urine output
gptkbp:treatment dialysis
treating underlying cause
medications
fluid management
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ARF
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7