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Rhabdomyolysis (cont.)

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Rhabdomyolysis Prognosis

Rhabdomyolysis is the cause for as many as 15% of patients with kidney failure. While the mortality rate for this disease is approximately 5%, the risk of death depends the underlying health of the patient, the amount of muscle damage and other associated injuries. If kidney failure occurs, the mortality rate can increase to 20%.

Complications of muscle breakdown can be minimized by early recognition of rhabdomyolysis and medical intervention that may include aggressive intravenous fluid hydration.

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