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Major Segments of the Nephron and their Functions 
 - Glomerulus - Formation of glomerular filtrate
Segments of the Nephron ... Functions - Glomerulus ... - Formation of glomerular ... organic acids and bases ... vasopressin control #Nephron
Hyperuricemia: Pathogenesis and Complications

 - Hypercalcemia (due to diseases like Sarcoidosis and Hyperparathyroidism) -> Accumulation of
arteriole in the nephron ... -> Decr Glomerular ... tubule in the nephron ... blood into the nephron ... Release of purine bases
Algorithm - Approach to the differential diagnosis of the patient presenting with overt glomerular proteinuria. CMV
Algorithm - Approach ... presenting with overt glomerular ... Nephrocalcinosis causes ... nephron loss, causing ... #Algorithm #differential
Differential Diagnosis and Evaluation of Hyponatremia:
1) Identification of onset (acute vs. chronic)
2) Presence of symptoms (HA,
symptoms (HA, nausea ... Diagnosis #EM #IM #Nephro ... #Differential #Algorithm
Hyponatremia Diagnosis Algorithm
UOsm ≥ POsm - Vasopressin-Dependent
 • UNa < 20 mEq/L - Appropriate (↓ EABV)
Hyponatremia Diagnosis Algorithm ... Helbert Rondon, MD @NephroMD ... #differential #algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased kidney function (eGFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2)
Causes of Chronic ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hydronephrosis on U/S) • Reflux ... Atherosclerosis Glomerular ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
and Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Evidence of glomerular ... → Refer to Nephrology ... cystoscopy • Refer ... Nephrology if cause
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... through distal nephron ... hypotension) Decreased Glomerular ... #Causes
Multiple Myxomas on POCUS Echocardiogram

Apical 4-chamber view demonstrating multiple myxomas in a case of Carney complex
Myxomas on POCUS Echocardiogram ... But this case is ... rare with masses ... Abhilash Koratala MD @NephroP ... Myxomas #POCUS #Echocardiogram
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Left Ventricular Hydatid Cyst on Echocardiogram (A4C)
Illustrative echo-first image showing a large hydatid cyst in the
Hydatid Cyst on Echocardiogram ... May also cause outflow ... - NephroPOCUS @NephroP ... Hydatid #Cyst #LV #Echocardiogram
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