What is prerenal failure?
Prerenal acute renal failure (ARF) occurs when a sudden reduction in blood flow to the kidney (renal hypoperfusion) causes a loss of kidney function.
In prerenal acute renal failure, there is nothing wrong with the kidney itself.
What is acute tubular necrosis?
Acute tubular necrosis is a kidney disorder involving damage to the tubule cells of the kidneys, which can lead to acute kidney failure.
What is the difference between prerenal failure & acute tubular necrosis?
Prerenal acute renal failure (ARF) occurs when a sudden reduction in blood flow to the kidney (renal hypoperfusion) causes a loss of kidney function.
In prerenal acute renal failure, there is nothing wrong with the kidney itself.
What is acute tubular necrosis?
Acute tubular necrosis is a kidney disorder involving damage to the tubule cells of the kidneys, which can lead to acute kidney failure.
What is the difference between prerenal failure & acute tubular necrosis?