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Pathophysiology of The Nephron - Electrolyte and Water Exchange

The nephron — electrolyte and water exchange. 
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Pathophysiology ... of The Nephron - ... arterioles to the kidneys ... #Pathophysiology ... #Nephrology #Nephron
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Acute Kidney Injury ... - AKI Workup Algorithm ... Optional: urinary electrolytes ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology ... #causes
Hyperuricemia: Pathogenesis and Complications

 - Hypercalcemia (due to diseases like Sarcoidosis and Hyperparathyroidism) -> Accumulation of
arteriole in the nephron ... Glomerular filtration rate ... decr ability of kidneys ... Release of purine bases ... Hyperuricemia #Pathophysiology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Management Summary Causes ... Nonexertional: - Electrolytes ... • Hypocalcemia/Late ... nephrotoxicity to kidney ... #treatment #nephrology
Heat Illnesses and Heat Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Heat Cramps:
 • Muscle pain or spasm -
involvement: Muscles, Kidneys ... Collapse: • Pathophysiology ... Decreased pulse rate ... - Athlete - difficulty ... Dehydration and electrolyte
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Reduced Excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Reduced flow through distal nephron - TTKG
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... through distal nephron ... Glomerular Filtration Rate ... IntercellularShift #Nephrology ... #Causes