Anticoagulation-Related Nephropathy: The most common diagnosis you’ve never heard of

Anticoagulation-related nephropathy might just be the most common diagnosis you’ve never heard of. Formerly known as warfarin-induced nephropathy, until it was observed with numerous other anticoagulants and broadened to anticoagulation-related nephropathy. It is a potentially devastating disorder with serious and life-changing consequences if not recognized and diagnosed swiftly.As the clinician is faced with new acute renal failure, it is important to appreciate those factors that place patients at greater risk of anticoagulation-related nephropathy.