Graphic representation of #echofirst parameters in the assessment of RV failure.
DTI, Doppler tissue imaging; ET, ejection time; FAC, fractional area change; IVCT, isovolumic contraction time; IVRT, isovolumic relaxation time
#MedEd#POCUS#IMPOCUS
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Thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) is a challenging and serious complication of kidney transplantation that significantly impacts graft and patient survival. This review explores the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying various post-transplant TMAs. https://t.co/x6pZeyjwnj
@Nephro_Sparks
The renal epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) is essential for sodium balance and blood pressure control. This study found that TMPRSS2 contributes to proteolytic ENaC activation in mouse kidney in vivo. https://t.co/yGhuSQAFM2
@TheArtuncLab
(1/x) How to decide when your patient is ready to be extubated in the ICU?
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(note: its not just when they pass a spontaneous breathing trial ๐ซ)
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Ciliopathies include a broad spectrum of diseases stemming from dysfunction of primary (non-motile) cilia. These disorders include autosomal dominant & recessive polycystic kidney diseases & nephronophthisis. Read this Review of disorders of primary cilia.
https://t.co/MBukkmiMbG
IgA nephropathy & IgA vasculitis w/nephritis, albeit rare, are 2 relatively frequent glomerular conditions in childhood. Read these Guidelines: IPNA recommendations on diagnosis & mgmt of children w/IgA nephropathy & IgA vasculitis nephritis. #OpenAccess
https://t.co/8tf599Svj9
Read this Review of pediatric multi-organ transplantation that includes a kidney, w/a focus on indications, evaluation, & key differences in mgmt compared to kidney-alone transplantation. Free access this month.
https://t.co/eJSpqmnwb0
Last 5 clinic blood pressures for one of my patients: 121/84, 120/85, 118/82, 131/89, 135/89
Home readings consistently in the 140-150s systolic
24-hour ambulatory readings
Masked hypertension is real. Believe those home readings
Mutations in WT1 gene have been associated w/syndromes based on phenotype, including Denys-Drash syndrome (DDS), FS, Meacham syndrome & WAGR syndrome. Read this Educ Review of a diverse spectrum of presentations beyond traditional syndromic definitions.
https://t.co/0a04cQDEIK