RT Book, Section A1 Goodman, Catherine A1 Helgeson, Kevin SR Print(0) ID 1133951573 T1 Chronic Renal Failure T2 Exercise Prescription for Medical Conditions: Handbook for Physical Therapists YR 2011 FD 2011 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780803617148 LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1133951573 RD 2024/03/28 AB Chronic renal failure is due to the loss of the kidney's nephrons, which results in diminished filtration and endocrine functions. Chronic renal failure is assessed by measures of glomerlular filtration rates. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are the two most common causes of renal failure, with renal failure significantly affecting other systems of the body. Hereditary defects of the kidneys, urinary tract infections, age, and excessive use of analgesics are risk factors for this condition. Individuals with less than 10% of kidney function are in end-stage renal disease and require dialysis. Individuals with renal failure may have anemia, diminished oxygen transport, and decreased ability to maintain blood volumes, which result in fatigue and dyspnea with physical exertion.