Condition
Prerenal azotemia
David Cohen, M.D.Published 16 August 20041 min read
Definition:
Prerenal azotemia is an abnormally high level of nitrogen-type wastes in the bloodstream, caused by conditions that reduce blood flow to the kidney.
Alternative Names:
Azotemia - prerenal; Uremia; Renal underperfusion
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
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David Cohen, M.D.
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