Risk Factors for Acute Kidney Failure
Chances of acquiring acute renal failure are greater if you are elderly or have the following long-term health problems:
kidney disease
liver disease
diabetes
high blood pressure
heart failure
obesity
If you are ill or are being treated in a hospital intensive care unit, you are at an extremely high risk for acute kidney failure. Being the recipient of heart surgery, abdominal surgery, or a bone marrow transplant can also increase your risk .