Definition that contains kidney failure
- hyperkalemia higher than normal levels of potassium in the circulating blood; associated with kidney failure or sometimes with the use of diuretic drugs
- pkd kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure
- haemodialysis dialysis of the blood to remove toxic substances or metabolic wastes from the bloodstream; used in the case of kidney failure
- polycystic kidney disease kidney disease characterized by enlarged kidneys containing many cysts; often leads to kidney failure
- nephroangiosclerosis kidney disease that is usually associated with hypertension; sclerosis of the renal arterioles reduces blood flow that can lead to kidney failure and heart failure
- hemodialysis dialysis of the blood to remove toxic substances or metabolic wastes from the bloodstream; used in the case of kidney failure
- nephrosclerosis kidney disease that is usually associated with hypertension; sclerosis of the renal arterioles reduces blood flow that can lead to kidney failure and heart failure