1735 results
Visualizing Hypotonic Hyponatremia

 • UNa reveals RAAS activity.
 • UOsm reveals ADH activity.
 • ADH secretion
UNa reveals RAAS activity ... UOsm reveals ADH activity ... only when RAAS is active ... Hyponatremia #Graph #nephrology
Allopurinol and its active metabolite inhibit xanthine oxidase, the enzyme that converts hypoxanthine to xanthine and
Allopurinol and its active ... druginformation #nephrology
Impact and Challenges With Vitamin D to Treat Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
- Biologically active ... - Biologically active ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Hyperparathyroidism #CKD #Nephrology
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
: plasma renin activity ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Nephrology
Management of Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis (LN) in 10 to 40% of SLE
Hallmark = proteinuria 20.5 g/g
III (A) : active ... Ill (NC) : active ... IV (A) : active ... IV (A/C) : active ... #rheumatology #nephrology
Inherited Defects in Kidney Tubule Epithelial Cells

Renal glucosuria - Na+-dependent glucose cotransporter
Cystinuria - Amino acid transporter
Bartter
Pseudohypoaldosteronism - Decreased activity ... (V2) receptor activity ... Defects #Kidney #Nephrology
Renal Tubular Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Serum K, Urine pH < 5.5 - Proximal RTA
Decreased
Aldosterone level or activity ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #nephrology
Pathogenesis of PLA2R-associated (primary) Membranous Nephropathy

Immune deposits  → Activate complement  → C5b-9 complex
Immune deposits → Activate ... pathophysiology #nephrology
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
ADH Present and Active ... Algorithm #diagnosis #nephrology
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
albuminuria) - Active ... #Proteinuria #Nephrology