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AKI = acute kidney injury; eGFR = estimated glomerular filtration rate. Reprinted with permission from Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) Acute Kidney Injury Work Group.
Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs when kidneys suddenly lose their ability to filter waste from the blood, developing within hours or days. It replaces the term 'acute renal failure.'
AKI is serious and needs to be treated right away to prevent lasting kidney damage. If AKI is treated early, most people will return to their previous kidney function. If you were healthy before AKI and you got treated right away, your kidneys could work normally or almost normally after treatment.
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
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