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.
Acute Kidney Failure (cont.) IN THIS ARTICLE. Acute Kidney Failure Postrenal Causes. Postrenal failure is sometimes referred to as obstructive renal failure, since it is often caused by something blocking elimination of urine produced by the kidneys. It is the rarest cause of acute kidney failure (5% to 10% of all cases). This problem can be reversed, unless the obstruction is present long enough to cause damage to kidney tissue. Obstruction of one or both ureters can be caused by the following: Kidney stone, usually only on one side.