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Treatment

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Treatment is surgical. Depending on the viability of the affected kidney, an embolectomy or a nephrectomy is performed.

Secondary prevention management options include:

  • anticoagulation
  • control of any condition such as atrial fibrillation
  • aspirin therapy - 75 mg per day

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