Renal infarction

Khawer SaeedMemorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Newfoundland, CanadaAbstract: Renal infarction is an underdiagnosed and under-reported phenomenon, and needs to be diagnosed rapidly to prevent permanent loss of renal function. Renal infarction should be considered in the initi...

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Main Author: Saeed K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2012-09-01
Series:International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/renal-infarction-a10889
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spelling doaj-948bba450b494c39b096bc929f2e7d532020-11-25T01:05:33ZengDove Medical PressInternational Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease1178-70582012-09-012012default119123Renal infarctionSaeed KKhawer SaeedMemorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Newfoundland, CanadaAbstract: Renal infarction is an underdiagnosed and under-reported phenomenon, and needs to be diagnosed rapidly to prevent permanent loss of renal function. Renal infarction should be considered in the initial differential diagnosis of nephrolithiasis and pyelonephritis. It is often mistaken for more benign pathology and is worthwhile reviewing and reporting.Keywords: renal infarction, diagnosis, atrial fibrillationhttp://www.dovepress.com/renal-infarction-a10889
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series International Journal of Nephrology and Renovascular Disease
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description Khawer SaeedMemorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Newfoundland, CanadaAbstract: Renal infarction is an underdiagnosed and under-reported phenomenon, and needs to be diagnosed rapidly to prevent permanent loss of renal function. Renal infarction should be considered in the initial differential diagnosis of nephrolithiasis and pyelonephritis. It is often mistaken for more benign pathology and is worthwhile reviewing and reporting.Keywords: renal infarction, diagnosis, atrial fibrillation
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