reviewNew England Journal of MedicineJul 1, 2009Closed access

Rhabdomyolysis and Acute Kidney Injury

Consorci Institut D'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi I Sunyer

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Abstract

The causes of acute rhabdomyolysis include trauma, drugs, toxins, and certain infections. Acute kidney injury is a dangerous complication of severe rhabdomyolysis. This review summarizes current views on the pathogenesis of myoglobin-induced kidney injury as well as on its prevention and treatment.

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Keywords
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Medicine
  • Acute kidney injury
  • Myoglobin
  • Complication
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Pathogenesis
  • Kidney
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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