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Acute kidney failure

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What is Acute kidney failure?

Acute (sudden) kidney failure is the sudden loss of the ability of the kidneys to remove waste and concentrate urine without losing electrolytes.

Alternative Names:

Kidney failure; Renal failure; Renal failure - acute; ARF

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- Feb 27, 2007

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