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Albuminuria (Grades) and Risk for CKD
Normal to mildly increased albuminuria:
 - Albumin excretion rate: < 30
Nephrotic-range ... The presence of nephrotic ... is defined as nephrotic ... Macroalbuminuria is a type of nephrotic ... #diagnosis #proteinuria
Rapidly Progressive Glomerulonephritis (RPGN) 
 - Loss of kidney function over a short period of tirne
) - Loss of kidney ... IgA nephropathy, lupus ... nephritis, cryoglobulinemia ... #RPGN #Classification ... #Nephrology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Measuring albuminuria ... testing #workup #diagnosis ... #glomerulonephritis ... #nephrotic #nephritic ... #nephrology
Acute Kidney Injury - Classification
Prerenal:
 • Dehydration
 • Heart failure (a.k.a. cardiorenal syndrome)
 • Liver failure
- Classification ... - TTP/HUS • Glomerular ... Post-infectious glomerulonephritis ... Acute interstitial nephritis ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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• Hematuria, proteinuria ... : glomerular ischemia ... such as systemic lupus ... Kidneys -> glomerulonephritis ... #rheumatology #classification