Abrupt reduction in kidney function defined as an absolute increase in serum CREATININE of more than or equal to 0.3. mg/dl, a percentage increase in serum creatinine of more than or equal to 50%, or a reduction in urine output. Acute kidney injury encompasses the entire spectrum of the syndrome including acute kidney failure; ACUTE KIDNEY TUBULAR NECROSIS; and other less severe conditions.

Descriptor ID	D058186
MeSH Number(s)	C12.777.419.780.050 C13.351.968.419.780.050
Concept/Terms	Acute Kidney Injury Acute Kidney Injury Acute Kidney Injuries Kidney Injuries, Acute Kidney Injury, Acute Acute Renal Injury Acute Renal Injuries Renal Injuries, Acute Renal Injury, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Kidney Failure, Acute Acute Kidney Failures Kidney Failures, Acute Acute Renal Failure Acute Renal Failures Renal Failures, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Acute Kidney Failure Renal Insufficiency, Acute Renal Insufficiency, Acute Acute Renal Insufficiencies Renal Insufficiencies, Acute Acute Renal Insufficiency Kidney Insufficiency, Acute Acute Kidney Insufficiencies Kidney Insufficiencies, Acute Acute Kidney Insufficiency

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