Community Reinvestment Act . The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) was enacted in 1977 to prevent redlining. 1. and to encourage banks and savings associations (collectively, banks) to help meet the credit needs of all segments of their communities, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and individuals. The CRA extended and clarified the
Diseases and conditions that may slow blood flow to the kidneys and lead to kidney failure include: 1  Blood or fluid loss. 2  Blood pressure medications. 3  Heart attack.  Heart disease.
Topic Overview. Kidney failure occurs when the kidneys lose their ability to function. To treat kidney failure effectively, it is important to know whether kidney disease has developed suddenly (acute) or over the long term (chronic). Symptoms may reflect the actual cause of the kidney problem. 2  An obstruction in the urinary tract may cause pain in the side or lower back (flank pain), blood in the urine, or reduced urine output. 3  Dehydration may cause extreme thirst; lightheadedness or faintness; a weak, rapid pulse; and other symptoms.