Failure of the kidneys to adequately filter toxins and waste products from the blood; classified as acute (as in acute kidney injury) or chronic (as in chronic kidney disease); a number of other diseases or health problems may cause either form of renal failure to occur.
DOID:1074, MP:0003606
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MP_0003606
Sufficient
Variable
May be Acute (acute kidney injury) or chronic (chronic kidney disease).
Renal Failure, Renal Insufficiency
Has a variety of causes - dependent upon acuity - see definitions for acute kidney injury (acute renal failure) and chronic kidney disease.
Treatment is dependent upon etiology and acuity. If refractory to medical therapy, renal replacement or dialysis may be indicated.
