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Review
. 2006 Oct 14;333(7572):786-90.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.38975.657639.AE.

Acute renal failure

Rachel Hilton  1
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Review

Acute renal failure

Rachel Hilton. BMJ. .
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Causes of acute renal failure
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Differential diagnosis of acute renal failure. ATN=acute tubular necrosis; JVP/CVP=jugular venous pressure/central venous pressure
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