potassiumhyperkalemiacollecting ductmineralocorticoidaldosteronechronic kidney diseaseAdaptive increases in renal and gastrointestinal excretion of K + help to prevent hyperkalemia in patients with CKD as long as the GFR remains greater than 15鈥 20mL/min. In these patients K + balance is maintained by ...
APOL1-mediated kidney disease.Normally, the APOL1 gene helps make an immune system protein, but if you inherit a mutated version of the gene from both parents, you may be more at risk for kidney disease. You may be more likely to have this gene mutation if you identify as Black, Africa...
Bright disease, inflammation of the structures in the kidney that produce urine: the glomeruli and the nephrons. The glomeruli are small round clusters of capillaries (microscopic blood vessels) that are surrounded by a double-walled capsule, called Bowm
APOL1-mediated kidney disease.Normally, the APOL1 gene helps make an immune system protein, but if you inherit a mutated version of the gene from both parents, you may be more at risk for kidney disease. You may be more likely to have this gene mutation if you identify as Black, Africa...
If you have kidney disease, you are at risk for hyperkalemia because your kidneys can't remove the extra potassium in your blood. This can be dangerous as high potassium can cause heart attacks or even death. However, some people do not feel symptoms of high potassium until it’s too late...
Finerenone seems to be a well-tolerated daily pill. The main adverse effect is elevated blood potassium level, which can cause palpitations, and death infrequently. Less commonly, the drug can cause low blood pressure. The ultimate role of finerenone in our armamentarium against disease and suf...
You may also need to track your sodium (salt) and potassium intake. Work with your dietitian to develop a meal plan that is right for you. Check your blood pressure as directed. High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in your kidneys. This prevents your kidneys from working ...
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) each follow structured processes to assess these data and develop rigorous, evidence-based guidelines for adults with diabetes and CKD.1,2 Areas of consensus between the 2 guidelines therefore represent ...
The risk of aminoglycosides induced kidney damage is high in the elderly, dehydration, pre-existing kidney disease, potassium and magnesium deficiency, administration of large doses for prolonged periods, combination therapy with other drugs which can damage the kidney, sepsis, liver disease and conges...
Other blood testsDifferent blood tests frequently performed in kidney patients include: blood sugar, serum albumin, cholesterol, electrolytes (sodium, potassium and chloride), calcium, phosphorous, bicarbonate, ASO titer, complement levels etc.