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Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Causes, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Overview

Dive into a comprehensive lecture on Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) presented by Professor Zach Murphy. Explore the pathophysiology, causes, and clinical features of AKI, including prerenal, intrarenal, and postrenal factors. Learn about common complications such as metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia, hypervolemia, and uremia. Discover the diagnostic approach and treatment strategies for different types of AKI, including acute management techniques. Gain valuable insights into this critical medical condition through a well-structured presentation that covers everything from basic concepts to advanced treatment methods.

Syllabus

Pathophysiology of AKI
Causes | Prerenal AKI
Causes | Intrarenal AKI
Causes | Postrenal AKI
Complications | Metabolic Acidosis, Hyperkalemia, Hypervolemia, and Uremia
Diagnostic Approach
Treatment | Acute Management of AKI
Treatment | Prerenal AKI
Treatment | Intrarenal AKI
Treatment | Postrenal AKI

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