Describe the mechanism for Acute Kidney Injury in Acute Tubular Necrosis. Acute tubular necrosis is commonly caused by decreased blood flow to the kidneys or ischemia.
Some nephrotoxic agents are ACE inhibitors, ARBs, aminoglycosides, cyclosporins, and NSAIDs. DISCUSSION 3 A 38 year old female with a past medical history of significant for lupus erythematosus and hypertension, presents to her Primary Care Physician for a wellness visit. On physical exam, she is in no distress, VS BP 160/80mmHg HR 80bpm RR 20/min. […]