Renal infarction
Background
- Low ED incidence, approximately 1 per 90 to 100, 000 visits a year
- Caused by interruption of blood supply to kidney
Major causes
- Cardioembolic disease
- Renal artery injury
- Hypercoagulable state
- Dissection
- Vasculitis
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- CT w/ IV contrast