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Hematuria in Post-Renal Transplant Patient
Prevalence up to 12% in the postrenal transplant patient
 • Bacterial: Escherichia
Hematuria in Post-Renal ... carcinoma (native kidney ... Prostate cancer • Medications ... TheIDtrivia #Hematuria ... #blood #urine #management
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) - Diagnostic Criteria
HRS-AKI (Acute: previously known as HRS Type 1)
 • ↑ Creatinine
(>500mg/d), No haematuria ... , Normal renal ultrasound ... - No other cause ... of kidney disease ... - No other cause
Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease (ACKD) Screening and Management
 • Asymptomatic dialysis/renal transplant patient, aged >60 years,
Acquired Cystic Kidney ... Screening and Management ... life expectancy → Ultrasound ... patient, gross hematuria ... Acquired #Cystic #Kidney
Vasopressors and Inotropes - Pharmacology Summary
Vasopressors
Phenylephrine (alpha-1)
 • Increases BP, SVR
 • Risk of reflex bradycardia
• Higher doses cause ... antidiuretic effect at kidney ... 2 mcg/kg/min): renal ... Pharmacology #Summary #management ... #medications
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Agents Regulating Renal ... irrigation • Management ... stones caused by ... Inhibitors of Renal ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
vasodilation → ↓ renal ... perfusion + ↑ renal ... bland urine, no hematuria ... ultrasound ... Exclude other AKI causes
Approach to Microscopic Hematuria 

Microscopic hematuria is often incidental but may be associated with urologic malignancy.
to Microscopic Hematuria ... RBC's, cellular casts ... with cystoscopy & renal ... ultrasound ... Microscopic #diagnosis #management