Nephrotic 1 Flashcards
1
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Clinical presentation of nephrotic syndrome?
A
Proteinurea, edema, hypo albuminemia
2
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Define nephrotic syndrome?
A
The state that develops as a result of prolonged Proteinuria
3
Q
Criteria of Nephrotic syndrome proteinuria level?
A
Greater than 3.5g
4
Q
What causes the nephrotic syndrome elevated blood lipids?
A
Failure of conversion of VLDL + LDL into HDL
5
Q
Clinical picture of Nephrotic.
A
.1 weight gain .2 edema (the principle of the clinical picture) and urinary issues
6
Q
What does protein in the urine look like? Visibly
A
Frothy urine
7
Q
How do we diagnose?
A
More than 80% Albumin and proteinuria
8
Q
What does the lipid blood presence look like?
A
Hypercholestrolemia, elevated TG and decreased HDL
