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A Unique Case of Metformin-associated Severe Lactic Acidosis Without Preexisting Renal Disease: Perspectives on Prolonged Dialysis and Education for Prevention
Metabolic acidosis is a common disorder defined by an imbalance in the body’s acid-base balance. Identifying the cause of acidosis is critical for its management. We describe a case of acute renal failure with lactic acidosis in a 69-year-old man who was taking metformin for type 2 diabetes. The pat...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Cureus
2020
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7202579/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32382466 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.7564 |