title: Acute renal failure related to rhabdomyolysis: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and collaborative management.
abstract: Acute renal failure related to exertional rhabdomyolysis is a medical condition that, if not diagnosed correctly and treated aggressively, can lead to serious dysfunction and may result in death. Although the history is invaluable in diagnosing this condition, it must be confirmed by laboratory testing. The sometimes subtle manifestations of exertional (nontraumatic) rhabdomyolysis make it mandatory that the health care team is able to recognize the signs and symptoms and understand the pathophysiology for prompt treatment and referral.
authors.affiliation: VA Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Troy A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Russell
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy; D001806:Blood Urea Nitrogen; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood; D015984:Causality; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000097:blood; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006400:Hematocrit; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000097:blood; D010808:Physical Examination; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood; D011379:Prognosis; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000150:complications*; D012709:Serum Albumin; D014527:Uric Acid / Q000097:blood; D016482:Urinalysis
chemical_list: D012709:Serum Albumin; D014527:Uric Acid; D010758:Phosphorus; D003402:Creatine Kinase; D011188:Potassium; D002118:Calcium